Wicked Custom Paint Job - HyperX Cloud Core Headphones Restoration

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I restore my manky old Hyper X Cloud Core headphones, with sticky rubber coating and disintegrating leatherette pads. These things are in bad shape. Let's replace some parts and give it a wicked new paint job!
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Filmed on: Samsung S22
Mic: HyperX Quadcast S - amzn.to/3PAtmUp
Music:
Sharp Edges - half.cool
sound effects - Zapsplat.com
Parts:
- Replacement Headband
- Replacement Ear Cups
- Dulux DuraMax Plastic Primer
- Australian Export "New Copper" spray paint
- DupliColor Metalcast "Red Anodized" spray paint
Tools:
- Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron
- Desco Anti-Static Mat
- Custom Fume Extractor - • DIY Soldering Fume Ext...
- Tec 305-12 hot glue gun
- ChemTools 99.8% Isopropyl Alcohol
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250ml Spray - amzn.to/3cIRncH
- P1200 Sandpaper
- MECHANIC 63/37 Rosin Core Solder
- AMTECH NC-559-ASM Flux
- Various plastic and metal pry tools/spudgers
- ESD Tweezers
- Kapton Tape
- Dick Smith Precision Pliers
- Scraperite plastic razorblade
- Microfiber cloth
- Swisspers Eco Friendly cotton tips
- Masking Tape
- Cleaning Vinegar

[@AbuMO72MED]

I cannot believe your channel is only 90k Subs with this Video Quality, I immediately subscribed, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your Amazing work 👌

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks so much! 😃 💚

[@lisarayner3091]

OMG you funny genius! My favourite parts were the PCB Way ad, the Spray Paint Montage, and the final bit at the end. You are a very unique human!

[@fr1v83]

Beautiful fix dude! Thanks.

[@Vermoot]

You recently asked your community if your videos should remain voiceless or if you should start talking more in your videos. I'm *very* glad you're doing voiceover. The laughs are well worth it. Reminds me a lot of This Old Tony, and if you're like me you'll know how big a compliment this is.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Ok thanks. I was starting to regret posting that poll haha, because I was thinking I wanted to remain voiceless, because I don't really like the sound of my voice, and it's an extra process recording all the narration. And something extra to be anxious about. I think I will persevere with it though 😳 Never heard of This Old Tony, will search for it. Edit: oh wow, his content is great, that is a compliment! ☺️

[@lisarayner3091]

I still like some videos to be voiceless, just now and then it's more relaxing to have no voice. But you cant really ignore the votes of your Followers!

[@PBKreviews]

@@RestoreTechnique Yeah I can say the same about mine, but your's is much less robotic than mine. Just do what you prefer, you'll always have someone who likes it and someone who doesn't. Impossible to please both at all times :)

[@RestoreTechnique]

Yeah cheers bro 🙂

[@sandeeppakeydravidkumar15]

Thanks for making such helpfull video with each and every little detail because I have seen many videos they don't show each and every thing glad that you did keep it up 🙌🏻 lots of love from India Mumbai ❤️

[@mrdzha9519]

cool!! thnx to u bro, i will watch it again while be disassembling and moding my own hyperx

[@Bachelor052]

Kapton heat resistant tape can be very handy when soldering XD 14:54

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄

[@MarceloRodrigues-cn1is]

More people should make this kind of jobs. I would actually pay for it.

[@harmonic5107]

It'd be interesting to add an aux port to the headphone end since there's extra space. And because the hyper x has this really annoying habit of internal torsion in the braided headphone cable. Making kinks all over the place. Being able to swap it with a higher quality cable would be nice. And would allow for color customization.

[@RestoreTechnique]

That's a good idea

[@CalpachinoMrcroner]

@@RestoreTechnique would be awesome to watch that mod

[@johnmorson7003]

The hyper cloud alphas already are like this

[@nunes.victor]

nice work bro

[@hesk4u]

These look really cool!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers bro

[@FayCare.]

Looks great!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks 😀

[@RolexSama]

Wow bro amazing love it❤

[@antoniskazou]

I would love to do something like this. I have a pair of Cloud II wireless headphones but they only offer them in red color which really sticks out like a sore thumb with the rest of my setup. Amazing job

[@4l3kis]

I just purchased myself a pair of hyperx headphones and all youtube is showing me are videos of them allthogh this video was quite interesting and somehow relaxing to watch

[@RestoreTechnique]

Hey thanks mate 😊

[@sephiroth17181]

as far as i know the metal plates arent glued in place, there are 4 metal tabs that are folded on the inside of the earcup that hold them in place. but i think masking was the better choice as the tabs may have snapped when trying to unbend them. i really likr the look of the finished product, makes them stand out from an ordinary pair :)

[@RestoreTechnique]

I bent back the 4 metal tabs as seen at 5:38 if you look closely. But there was still something holding it in place, I assumed it was glued in as well. Yes I'm really happy with how they turned out.

[@semihkarakas5761]

Thx for sharing m8

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers dude

[@shywalker404]

off to the store to find some cool paint - thanks !

[@shywalker404]

I ordered white headband, white ear pads and got white paint &primer . Just missing the ear pads,....slow mail - but cant wait to get started

[@YoMarianoo]

Awsome! whit this maintenance, this headset will last for ever! nice video for any user need fix/clean your headset

[@Mike-IP]

Yes, but you gotta be a bit skilled

[@fedexonnn3998]

so skilled

[@kuzen13081981]

Superb!!!

[@RestoreTechnique]

☺️ thanks

[@BangDinar]

That “i’m very clever” one got me lmao

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄 cool haha

[@weikwenju5261]

Use the "badge lanyard" or " ribbon scarf " to wrap on top of shabby headband. It transforms to "style/fashion" headset by your own idea.

[@Mattarii]

I am glad that I stumbled upon this channel.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Me too 😀

[@fejotore]

unbelieveable man

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers 😄 👍

[@iaymen5319]

WOW , i wish my nasty cloud 2 transform like this .

[@soXfoR]

My iron is not as fancy (30W one) as that Hakko, so I question, what temperature were you using? I believe I burned the small pcb or driver (or both) (also not used to soldering but gave it a try). The + - poles have no continuity now on the right speaker, on the left it's ok with ~58ohms, and with the headset plugged in it beeps with a short on the multimeter when both poles are probed on the right speaker. So I've since ordered replacement drivers and will try fixing this, but wondered what temperature you had on the soldering iron. Quite possibly I had the iron there for too long only and will be able to repair with the *new* drivers.

[@RDJ134]

Great video, love what you done with it, also learning full :) Wanned to post it on website, but it can be embed.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks a lot 😀 Yeah I don't allow embedding on websites, cause I feel like people won't come to my channel and watch it. You can always link the video.

[@aboody8283]

nice tutorial very good

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers ✌️

[@Only1st_1337]

masterpiece!

[@light2932]

I liked the dancing

[@fernandohg225]

Thanks it helped me understand how to dismantle my Redragon Headphone

[@RestoreTechnique]

😀👍

[@mistaBorg]

when cleaning headphones like these, for complex surfaces I would use a toothbrush ontop of thin microfiber cloth soaked in alcohol, it helps reach small crevices I couldnt otherwise...

[@RestoreTechnique]

Good tip, thanks

[@sulfur32066]

Very cool

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers mate!

[@heyspookyboogie644]

I got a set of Corsair’s Virtuoso XT gaming headset but had to get the ugly T-Pain blue + silver edition cause it would have been like $100 more at the time for the normal black one. Been wanting to change it all to black for ages.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Ahh cool. None of the blue colour is paintable right, it's all the faux leather padding that's blue. I assume you can get replacements just like I did for mine.

[@agaarmohemed2865]

Nice work keep it up pls try to reduce the time gap between 2 videos to upload we need frequent videos from you❤

[@RestoreTechnique]

I'm trying, i'm so slow i know 😩

[@lisarayner3091]

I'm thinking a lot of work goes into these. The editing, the voicing, the syncing in ads and different sequences. Then he's got to spend time looking after his tools, buying glues, planning future videos, monitoring new releases etc. And some videos might not work out, which is time wasted.

[@jorislal]

I bought a replacement headband for my office pair of cloud 2s ant took it to work thinking I will just replace it in a couple of minutes. Quickly found out that the wire between the two drivers can only be removed by soldering. I've never done it before and not sure if I should give it a try.

[@jorislal]

Update: bought a soldering iron and successfully replaced the headband.

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

LOL - i have picked my own from the draw and they look THE SAME. The same problems :-D

[@RestoredChannel]

Cool project! Really like the color combo👌 Is that an original BMW screwdriver?

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks mate. Nah it's an original Toyota screwdriver. I found it on the road when I was a kid 😄

[@RestoredChannel]

@@RestoreTechnique Cool, I have one as well😁

[@RestoreTechnique]

@@RestoredChannel Oh wow, Toyota branded or BMW?

[@RestoredChannel]

@@RestoreTechnique bmw 😁

[@dtsorvas]

Superb job. Subscribed! What tools would you suggest for the welding part?

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks Dimitris! For the soldering, I have a list of tools I use in the description. But you don't need an expensive soldering iron, a cheaper one can be fine too for hobby work. Flux is very helpful when soldering. But it's only thin wires so it's a pretty good beginners soldering job.

[@dtsorvas]

@@RestoreTechnique Many thanks for the response! Really appreciate it! I have no experience but as you said, seems like a great start for beginners. It would be a shame not to restore my old but trusty HyperX Cloud II headset with your handy guide!

[@ibrahimklc5871]

14:19 teaching me so much thing

[@pguth98]

After seeing this, I want to restore my old Klipsch headphones that have gone all sticky.

[@RestoreTechnique]

😀👍

[@MrZitko]

Great job man, as usual... One question, what about clear coat to protect the paint from wearing? Is it not necesarry? 🤔 Greeting from Slovakia

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks mam! The metalcast is a clearcoat in itself, so extra clear coat isn't necessary.

[@MrZitko]

​@@RestoreTechnique Oh nice 👍 thanks for reply and keep up the good work

[@RestoreTechnique]

@@MrZitko Cheers. Just realised I typed "mam" instead of man haha

[@laracroft5448]

Eu não teria essa coragem. Deixa o meu hyperx colando mesmo kkk mas parabéns pelo trabalho👏🏻👏🏻

[@lordery]

meu estava colando tbm, só limpar com uma escova de dente e álcool isopropílico, você remove o emborrachado, só recomendo retirar as earcups, só desparafusar a haste, assim fica mais fácil de limpar

[@Spectre4490]

HyperX Cloud Core looks very durable, my Razer Kraken after 4-5 years broken piece by piece, almost everything is plastic and he can't handle stress of daily use

[@jorislal]

On my cloud 2 both pieces clamping the headband are already cracked, saw people reporting them broken as well

[@Mike-IP]

Gotta have some skill to do this, I wouldn't be able to... anyways, i got a HyperX Cloud Blue couple months ago, do you know if a regular cleaning avoid this type of thing from happening?

[@RestoreTechnique]

No, a regular cleaning won't help. I haven't heard of any way of slowing the rubber coating from degrading. Maybe some oil, like you do with car tyres? I don't know sorry.

[@Vicarez]

Yep! That is limited edition.

[@Very_Grumpy_Cat]

7:06 it remains me of scraping wax of a surfboard

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄🏄‍♂️

[@ebrazdzius]

your paint job looks like moon surface :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@BestPKSA]

I have the exact headset with the same issue lmao

[@loque69]

Same

[@YakupOzsk]

Can you share with me where you bought the refurbishment (leather) products?

[@RestoreTechnique]

a.aliexpress.com/_mODDWaE

[@ririishere]

do you know any alternatives with replacing the head bands and ear cups because those wouldn't last very long

[@RestoreTechnique]

I don't sorry

[@ririishere]

@@RestoreTechnique well how has yours been?

[@RestoreTechnique]

@@ririishere it's been great so far

[@amyrmarques]

que video bom, mano!!!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks so much! 😀

[@chrisis4933]

nice work btw. these are the hyperX cloud 2, mine look like yours too: 0:13 but 20$ for new leather parts for headphones that only cost about 40-60$ is not the best cost/hour ratio 🤔So should I buy new or restore them (they are about 6 years old)?

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks! These Cloud Core headphones were around AUD$80-90, and the new leather parts cost AUD$15. It's not a great money saving project though. Can't bear to throw them out when they work perfectly.

[@chrisis4933]

@@RestoreTechnique can relate, but aren't cloud core and cloud 2 completly similar ?

[@RestoreTechnique]

@@chrisis4933 I'm not sure

[@martin_vnencak]

Nice!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks 😀

[@martin_vnencak]

@@RestoreTechnique I would like to fold my own headphones. Don't want to make a video on this topic?

[@RestoreTechnique]

@@martin_vnencak Fold?

[@martin_vnencak]

@@RestoreTechnique kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5Cyl62gZs2hf9U

[@martin_vnencak]

@@RestoreTechnique Something like in the video but more composed of different parts. I would like them to be able to play from an Sd card.

[@renetorda2352]

Where u buy that new EarPods please ?

[@merzkiy476]

But what about microphone?) I tried to use arter market micro, i think it is trash)

[@Hex-Mas]

This is what i do when i clean my bowls of resin.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Ahh cool

[@smuludgn]

I hate rubber textures. Well done.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers ✌️

[@bars2020]

I also repainted mine. I was specifically looking for paint for plastic. But after repainting, all the painted plastic completely turned into slime, unfortunately.

[@aaronsisodia]

I am so clever 😊

[@TheSkeleta]

nice

[@19ameer96]

I tried restoring my cloud core months ago, desolder and resoldered. now 1 speaker doesnt work. help?

[@RestoreTechnique]

Are you sure you wired it up correctly? Copy my wiring example. However, I've heard that soldering on the back of speakers can be troublesome, and you're not supposed to leave the soldering iron on for very long as you can damage the membrane. If your wiring is correct, maybe you damaged the speaker 🤔

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

Does living in the heat of Australia have anything to do with your phones looking like they're melting away? I've never actually seen that happen before.

[@RestoreTechnique]

I don't know, I assumed it happens everywhere, it's just the nature of that rubber coating. It deteriorates and goes all sticky after a few years. It probably is quicker in warmer climates though.

[@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556]

If you live in a country with very high temperatures all year round i would say it does wear the cups a bit more since u will sweat more into the headset because of high room temperatures.

[@MrCheezeus]

oh yuck , glad my rubber isn't like that on my set lol

[@abhilashhebbarmu]

Can you add 3.5 mm jack in new iphone 14 series I think you can't 🤔😜🤪

[@ludara8697]

I had those in white . Sadly no skill to restore them.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Nice, didn't know they came in white.

[@deathboxbutwithmovement]

14:30 ahaha

[@heyspookyboogie644]

How did you do the replacement headband?

[@RestoreTechnique]

What do you mean? 11:34, I bought a new headband padding, and slid the foam and metal band into it.

[@samslate7703]

Hi man, can you make a video about restoration of samsung galaxy s4 active ?

[@RestoreTechnique]

Hey dude, thanks for the suggestion, but to be honest I probably won't restore that phone in future. Maybe the S4, but not sure.

[@samslate7703]

@@RestoreTechnique it's a pity that I live in Russia, I would send you three of these phones, but I can't because of this fucking war...

[@mauriliomedeiros7421]

Muito bom

[@tairooo]

Pensei em fazer no meu, desisti kkkk

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄 yeah it's a lot of work

[@beanut7759]

hyber ekis ekis ekis ekis

[@dashnoewemiguel4438]

The mic?

[@RestoreTechnique]

I didn't refurb it. It need a new rubber sleeve, but I didn't try to find one. Ran out of time, and just left it hoping no one would notice 😆

[@mrcyborg9216]

iPhone 14 USB-C!!!!

[@jjamon]

how years

[@RestoreTechnique]

How old are they? About 5 years old

[@ateixeira5674]

kkk good

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks

[@LtSheppardXxL]

Looks good but i wouldnt go with that type of sheen, its too glossy and showed all the defects in the paint job. You also did quite a lot of cleaning that could have just been done by cutting some alchohal with something like mineral spirit and let it eat away all that nasty gunk on the outside of the plastic. Also the amount of sanding and prep was way overboard unless you just wanted the meticulous shit to be in the video. So many ways to do things and sometimes they dont seem viable or even sometimes are not thought of. Also, i hate the person who invented the way leather ear cups are held onto headsets. their has to be a superior method than that little plastic extra you gotta stretch into place and fidgit with it until its on lol

[@RestoreTechnique]

Fair enough, thanks for the feedback. I'm pretty meticulous in general, and often spend too much time on tedious stuff, to try and get the best result.

[@nabarajpokhrel1012]

Who want headphones on iphone 14 pro? 👇

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄

[@fcels1657]

How much for ps4 stick drift

[@RestoreTechnique]

I don't offer a repair service sorry

[@sahaaf7563]

It would be interesting if you made a punch hole iPhone

[@aybrkaknc]

For god sake, please clean your electronics.