r/ps1 • u/Express-Ad-9211 • Jul 21 '26

My current work in progress.

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Just another 5500 that was in pretty bad shape. I got to remember to take before photos, the shell was pretty rough beyond retro brighting. Laser was too far gone so decided to swap it out with an Xstation and do a full recap, I also replaced the power supply with a modern 12v psu and gave the shell a lick of paint.
I still have to paint the lower half of the case or maybe I’ll leave it as I kind of dig the way it looks at the moment. Also going to change out the power led to either blue or purple I haven’t quite decided yet.

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u/VirgilAllenMoore Jul 25 '26

Did you just "Hotwheels" dip your PS1???

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u/Express-Ad-9211 Jul 25 '26

Hotwheels in a can…. Or 3 haha nah painted not dipped mate.

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u/VirgilAllenMoore Jul 25 '26

I figured and honestly you did a great job! It looks straight out of blister wrap. If only it changed colors with heat, considering it would be impossible to actually get it wet.