My dang ol' original 3DS has paint chipping on the d pad, and I want to seal it so it doesn't progress. I want to avoid replacing the buttons entirely because it involves almost full disassembly and the 3DS is fiddly. What sort of glue or resin can I use to paint a clear cap over the cracks? I'm picturing something thin that I can paint over top in a few layers to build up a smooth flat coat. Or what would you suggest?
Anonymous
8/27/2025, 9:57:31 PM
No.2941248
Youdathunk a jizz crust would have formed already
Anonymous
8/27/2025, 10:47:28 PM
No.2941262
I don't think anything will hold up to the use, sweat, grease etc that a dpad gets.
I had an aftermarket resin printed set of buttons for a miyoo mini from a prominent etsy seller, and less than 1 year in (approx 25hrs gameplay), whichever coating they used became gummy and I had to scrape it off. I would imagine with the volume that guy pushes he is better versed on button coatings than anyone. And it still failed.
You could try the hardest most chemical resistant 2k clearcoat and just mask around the dpad, spray, and then give it a ridiculous amount of time to fully cure (maybe 2 weeks?), with an expectation that even that likely won't last forever.
Anonymous
8/29/2025, 5:48:49 PM
No.2941641
>>2941663
>>2941243 (OP)
>My precious collectible antique Nintendildo
Just replace the fuckin thing ya pussy.
Anonymous
8/29/2025, 7:51:50 PM
No.2941663
>>2941670
>>2941641
>replace it
what board are you on dingus?
Anonymous
8/29/2025, 8:04:21 PM
No.2941670
>>2941671
>>2941663
I didn't say you had to order it from Amazon, poorfaggot supreme. I think you're just too scared to open it.
Anonymous
8/29/2025, 8:07:47 PM
No.2941671
>>2941676
>>2941812
>>2941670
Watch a teardown video and tell me that you'd want to do all that to replace a button
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B6HNIxV8j0
Anonymous
8/29/2025, 8:25:23 PM
No.2941676
>>2941671
That's nothing. It just takes time and patience. If it's so valuable to you then it shouldn't be a big deal. You can clean the carbon pads and PCB contacts while you're in there.
Anonymous
8/29/2025, 10:48:02 PM
No.2941696
clear nail polish will work
Anonymous
8/30/2025, 8:13:45 AM
No.2941812
>>2941671
You have to take it apart anyway to fix it without gluing the button in place, fucking man up or ignore it.
Anonymous
9/7/2025, 2:56:13 AM
No.2943384
>>2941243 (OP)
if you're too scared to take it apart why not order or make some custom stickers for it? You can replace the sticker when it gets worn out
Anonymous
9/11/2025, 5:06:47 AM
No.2944309
>>2941243 (OP)
Cut out a sticker made of grip tape
