Junk PlayStation PS1 Restoration and Customisation

Junk PlayStation PS1 Restoration and Customisation - Arctic White Edition

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Күн бұрын

Normally when restoring consoles I like to get them back to as close to factory condition as possible, but for a change this time I decided to do something a little different.
In this video I restore a Sony PlayStation 1 (bought as faulty from Ebay), paint it white and install a new bright white power LED and new black decals.
Tools I use for restorations:-
iFixit Mako Driver Kit - amzn.to/3FOYrAl
iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit - amzn.to/3HsqnuP
ST-2065D Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3FfQK4y
YI LIN Rosin Core Solder Wire - amzn.to/3FdWs6R
MG Chemicals 8341 No Clean Flux Paste - amzn.to/3FgM9PF
Hydrogen Peroxide (for de-yellowing)
Super Star Cream Peroxide Developer - amzn.to/3hc7XUx
Viva Doria Hydrogen Peroxide 6% - amzn.to/3hgb0uS
Waterslide paper (for printing decals)
Decal Paper for Laser Printer - amzn.to/3Pj4qAu
Decal Paper for Inkjet Printer - amzn.to/3Fd69md
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0:00 Introduction
1:06 Disassembly
6:05 Removing sticker residue
6:55 Cleaning plastic parts
11:02 Cleaning electronics
14:20 Spray painting
15:33 Installing new LED
18:52 Cleaning and lubricating CD drive
23:52 Reassembly
27:24 Printing and applying new decals
34:32 Results
35:41 Testing

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@VVGRestoration Ай бұрын

Lots of people have been asking about the paper used for the decals. This isn't normal paper, it's called "waterslide" paper and there are different versions available for both laser and inkjet printers. Here are some Amazon links:- Decal Paper for Laser Printer - amzn.to/3JfsamR Decal Paper for Inkjet Printer -amzn.to/4axd6Nb As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases If you're using an Inkjet printer, you should spray a transparent clearcoat on top of the decals after printing and before applying them. The Laser decals should be ok without a clearcoat.

@GravyDavy78 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Can you give us a link where you found the decals to print? I'm looking for some specific ones.

@VVGRestoration Ай бұрын

I made them myself in Photoshop. The font is called Zrnic.

@josuecaleb5053 25 күн бұрын

One tip for people planning their own vintage console restorations or reinserting screws into plastic pieces: turn the screw counter-clockwise until you hear/feel a click. That means the threads have returned to their original position and now you can screw it in properly without damaging the threads in the case. It's plastic, so you can cut new threads through the old ones if you don't do this, leading to the screws eventually not having a tight fit. Just a little something I picked up.

@spamaccount6460 2 жыл бұрын

the white LED for the power supply was such a nice touch

@TetoPlushie Ай бұрын

I went in to this video thinking he was gonna just replace the whole shell with a white one he bought online and completely defeat the point of the restoration, but I was pleasantly surprised that he did the paint job and decals himself. Very very nice.

@richardford8729 8 ай бұрын

Someone send this to DK oldies cause this is what refurbishment looks and if they did this or even half of this I’d gladly pay too dollar for a pristine product like this

@Super_Death 2 ай бұрын

You'd pay 400 dollars for a ps1? Ouch.

@richardford8729 2 ай бұрын

@@Super_Death nah i went to good will and bought a broken 1 for $20 and fixed it myself, but if DK Oldies did this type of of refurbishment I’d gladly pay more for one

@Marinho965 2 ай бұрын

@@richardford8729If DK Oldies did this, they would only be able to deliver less than 1% consoles to costumers, also, this is not even a refurbish video, this is a restoration video, the purpose here is just to entertain, how many hours do you think it took to make this restoration? The video was edited

@richardford8729 2 ай бұрын

@@Marinho965 Be honest if you knew you getting a top tier product like this and DK Oldies specified that there be a waiting period between refurbishment/restoration. Then wouldn’t you find it worth the wait. If you want a console that works great go to goodwill/mom and pop shops and get the console that way, but since DK Oldies charges top dollar for sometimes broken and shotty consoles why should a person pay that. Not every console needs a restoration Some just need some elbow grease and nice cleaning I clean my console myself and try my best refurbish, so the argument that only 1% of consoles will make it out is a no offense stupid argument

@bsanchez3563 2 ай бұрын

@@richardford8729True.

@mitchsterling3266 2 ай бұрын

Paint will keep that plastic from being brittle later on. Nice rebuild man ! Looks better than the other kind of restorations!

@vastlylocal6584 Ай бұрын

absolutely incredible! I had no idea a white ps1 would look this good, and the white LED plus the simple black labels are such a fine touch as well. Great final product as a whole!

@juliobaladao8667 2 ай бұрын

Just a perfect hand made restoration. Congrats for the attetion for the details. Love it!

@POIROT2070 2 жыл бұрын

Frost white PS1 remarkable and white LED nice touch

@hawkfeather6802 Ай бұрын

That looks amazing! The white shell looks so clean and bright!

@giuseppearcieri1944 Ай бұрын

I'd love to see a glossy finish on that white coating

@marz_mitzi Жыл бұрын

i LOVE when people take playstation 1s that are faulty/scrap (for most people sadly) and save em, fix them or repurpose. im working on a custom one rn that had a dead laser and case was half yellow, perfect for it :)

@lazarinski1186 Жыл бұрын

Me personally I love the ps1 gray but this is wonderful

@ThiagodeSouzaPereira Жыл бұрын

damn, amazing work, the white LED was such a great idea

@everlast19 18 күн бұрын

Satisfying restoration . That ps1 Turned out amazing great work

@VVGRestoration 18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@OnlyDubai 18 күн бұрын

All is good but I didn’t fund the spray paint is a good idea. But it’s a style, some might found it awesome ❤. Thank you for sharing it.

@TonyRaphaelAmorim 8 күн бұрын

Very Nice custom bro! beatyfull

@nicksalazar2239 7 ай бұрын

Did you use gloss paint or flat? Looks amazing btw! Also if you dont mind. Where can i get the exact stick on padding you used. I dont know what size to search up

@user-jj9qd1ll8n Жыл бұрын

This is the best and most beautiful restoration that I have seen, doing close to the original, what about PSIO mods and xstation))

@yamantarakji 26 күн бұрын

using a microfiber towel instead of the Q-tips makes so much more sense

@dizzy21100 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job! What size did you use for the decal's?

@LorwynTora 8 ай бұрын

Excelente trabajo, quedo muy bien =)

@DUKETACTICS333 7 ай бұрын

Dude The power and the eject button needs to be modified, it makes the console look weird in my opinion..

@uncledot1868 2 ай бұрын

Awesome job!

@VVGRestoration 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mark12358 4 ай бұрын

Marvelous idea and realization! Improvements? Just the black decals for power and eject, they are fine but, could be in COLORS next time!

@abhishekmsful 23 күн бұрын

You can print buttons and logos in a transparent plastic sheet and apply some heat to make it glued to the body!!!

@rodrigodamasceno7190 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job!!!

@VVGRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@hermXiX 26 күн бұрын

This was a ps1 from Czech republic, rare one🗣️🔥

@juliocsbarreto 24 күн бұрын

Excellent video. What solution do you use to remove the stickers that were stuck to the lid and what solution do you use to clean the console housing? Are you using a normal toothbrush to clean? For the metal part, which solution should I use? To clean the circuit board, did you use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol? For painting, any paint in particular? Was it necessary to apply primer first?

@VVGRestoration 24 күн бұрын

Então Julio, eu usei WD40 para tirar os adesivos. Para limpar os partes plásticos usei detergente de lavar-louça de marca Fairy, com cheiro de eucalipto e água morna. Para limpar o PCB usei álcool isoproílico 99% com um cotonete, e tbm usei uma escova náilon antiestático, para os lugares mais dificeis (a mesma escova que se vê aos 16:54). Para limpar o metal, primeiro vinagre de limpeza, e depois usei WD40 com papel de lixar. Enquanto a pintura, tem que lixar primeiro, pintar com o primer, lixar levamente denovo e limpar, passar tinta, lixar denovo levamente e limpar com alcoól , e depois passar tinta pela segunda vez. Deu um trabalho, mas vale a pena.

@JK-xz1lt 2 ай бұрын

This is a work of art my man.

@bartender_billy6229 2 ай бұрын

It was all pretty solid. I gotta give a little advice though. When you’re spray painting, after you clean the surface thoroughly, scuff it up with a high grit sandpaper, then apply several light coats. You should still see some grey through it. Then apply even, continuous lines that overlap slightly until it’s covered. Do this three to four times until you no longer see any grey. Let it dry completely, then do a VERY light wet sanding with a high grit sand paper. Rinse, and pat dry. Then do one final EVEN coat. It’s a long arduous process, but the results are absolutely stunning. You’ll have no ugly paint bleed or running, and it’ll look like it came from the factory like that. Also, the white LED was a cool idea, but I would’ve gone with a blue or red for Sony, and it would’ve really popped.

@thearkhamknight846 Ай бұрын

now that's a restoration!

@claireredfield7368 2 ай бұрын

Looks gorgeous!

@user-zl9st2pk2n Ай бұрын

Eine gute Arbeit von einem guten Mann!👍🖖😁🍀 Viele Grüße aus Deutschland.

@foxyridergaming9198 Күн бұрын

well thats a good one...look modern old playstation look like.....

@renatorodrigobs79 Ай бұрын

Beautiful...

@VVGRestoration Ай бұрын

Valeu amigo

@laurentoutan9922 Ай бұрын

Bonjour utilisez vous un papier special pour le transfert de logo ? Merci tres beau travail

@strnadik Ай бұрын

Hehehee, it's nice seeing that this PS1 was possibly a Czech distribution (or our EU region at least), cause you can see the high current warnings in Czech on the bottom sticker.

@JamesEarlCash99 Ай бұрын

Amazing.

@brunocerutti4529 Жыл бұрын

Good work, how you restored the logos?, What kind paper you used?

@Thanat0psis 4 ай бұрын

PLEASE SOMEONE ON THE KIND OF PAPER FOR THE LOGOS IM LOSING MY MIND HERE!

@Cengoten 3 ай бұрын

Its called waterslide paper @@Thanat0psis

@Thanat0psis 3 ай бұрын

tysm my dear friend @@Cengoten

@That_Handle Ай бұрын

~9 days ago, they commented what the labeling process is and linked to the product for printing your own.

@RealmsofPixelation 4 ай бұрын

I want this style PS1 but in cyan and magenta.

@Bladesofkaos Ай бұрын

Who says white is boring. It looks awesome

@frogy420 Ай бұрын

Sounds like the Drive motor going

@nonononononononope 7 ай бұрын

Love it but the "PlayStation" text looks to be aligned from the left but is slightly bigger, making it slightly off centre compared to the logo.

@Digthemadscientist 8 ай бұрын

Looks great but why white ? If you're restoring it

@OktoPutsch 23 күн бұрын

I agree, it's a mod not a restoration... The original was and have always been grey, not white. Only the second version had a white case and a smaller form factor. Unfortunately this so called "restoration" definitely won't age as well as the previous state. In case of difficults to remove the tarnish aspect of the grey plastic and its browner surface, it would have been so cool to mold the entire case and cast a new one out of resin or scan and print a new one.

@Mobius_Ap3x 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! 😎🤙🏻

@henrik1743 Ай бұрын

damn I didnt realize you can print new logos on regular A4 paper and just glue it on... tthanks!!

@mizzymedia Ай бұрын

It's actually Waterslide Decal Paper

@That_Handle Ай бұрын

Since your comment, they linked the product in the comments.

@fallvec1423 Ай бұрын

Pair up with the white PSOne controller and memory card and it be perfect

@celestaronin Ай бұрын

I was sick of plugging the kettle lead in and out of it so I hardly wired mine! 😊

@JimmyBarris843 Жыл бұрын

Excellent restoration! Quick question, where can I find led power lights like your white one online? I want to replace my PS1s green light with a blue light that better matches my ps5, and I can’t find what I’m looking for :p thanks!

@VVGRestoration Жыл бұрын

I bought the LEDs on Amazon. They have every color you can imagine.

@InkDrop. Жыл бұрын

@@VVGRestoration Can you link the one you got?

@VVGRestoration Жыл бұрын

@@InkDrop. amzn.to/3I1VyM7

@InkDrop. Жыл бұрын

@@VVGRestoration Thanks :]

@That_Handle Ай бұрын

🤔 Thinking I like the idea of that white LED applied as automatic lighting for the optical drive/Xstation area via a microswitch and cheap AC-USB adapter wired parallel to the AC mains then tucked to the right side of the case. Would be nice to use the power LED location as a status LED of [whatever color(s), flashing or ramping] to also serve as a wireless controller indicator alongside power.

@vgamme Ай бұрын

please explain how you applied the logo and text? could you be more specific

@Dragonoo1990 2 ай бұрын

Amazing

@WinchesterxNL Ай бұрын

Seriously this is a really nice upgrade! How did you do that with the lettering and the water? Is it really just printing something out on paper, make it wet and stick? Or how does that work?

@That_Handle Ай бұрын

Appears the day before your comment, they linked to the product in the comments with some insight there along with it.

@WinchesterxNL Ай бұрын

@@That_Handle Thank you! I didn't notice haha

@jeffclydecainong2444 6 ай бұрын

It looks like it too, from Odd Tinkering

@retroelectronz Ай бұрын

what type of spray paint do you use may i ask

@myrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍

@charlessantos2895 24 күн бұрын

Satisfying my OCD,,, thanks,😂

@leex187 Жыл бұрын

You’ll have to do that pad next to match

@888sempai888 3 ай бұрын

You could make a Dualshock 3 in the style of the PS1 in gray

@yournightmare9999 2 ай бұрын

Now you need white DualShock1 from PSX

@That_Handle Ай бұрын

and a (Frost?) White MemCardPro MC if not also apply the same case treatment to a classic multi-tap since, IIRC, the slim PSOne white multi-tap wasn't compatible on the previous form factor PS1s. Would be a striking combination.

@averagejoegaming208 Жыл бұрын

I want one!

@justinsmall756 Ай бұрын

it needs a pair of matching controllers and memory cards to finish the look

@That_Handle Ай бұрын

🤔 Nowadays, would simply upgrade to a (Frost?) White MemCardPro MC for PS1, cleaning any 2-4 of the already available white DS1s for sale on eBay and, if 3-4 multiplayer, applying the same case treatment to a classic multi-tap since the already white multi-tap for the subsequent slim PSOne was not compatible on previous PS1 form factor consoles, IIRC. Another option for white controller could be using a white PS3, PS4 or (8bitdo?) 3rd-party wireless controllers with a wireless controller receiver dongle plugged in to the port (may likely have to paint the receiver dongle white if none are made in that color) if not modding and installing the one option I recall that kept original controller ports' functionality while adding the aforementioned wireless controller board inside the case after a little notching for clearance of a bare board.

@Maxim.Nazarenko Ай бұрын

Good.

@maddad8543 Ай бұрын

it s awesome!!

@Last_Tutmos Ай бұрын

I was 17 years old when I got my Play Station 1 back then. I was happy like never before. I'm 45 now and still cringe when I hear the welcome screen. I wish I could go back to 1996 to experience that feeling again. Back then, there was a huge generational leap in graphics compared to the arcades we played until then, as if you could now get a console with 8640p resolution for 500 euros It was an experience 4 times better graphically than anything we had seen up to that point at least for me.

@fuujingame 2 жыл бұрын

good

@drakonolus7922 Ай бұрын

The console on white looked superb, instead of that ugly factory grey color, that Sony intended for it in the first place.

@grey6546 Ай бұрын

Превосходная работа! 😏👍

@BetoBacelarBBGames 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifull

@VVGRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@Debbie-qs2xo 24 күн бұрын

Turned out great but i would have used less bold symbols on the power on and open buttons. And I think original teal and powder blue colors for them would have looked stylish w the white console. Or maybe use no symbols at all. I just think the boldness of them makes them look out of place amongst the other graphical work. Great restoration otherwise though. 👍

@KRSRK Ай бұрын

The power/eject icons shouldve been in the same as the original (font shape and size with colour)

@JBoogeth Ай бұрын

I know that reset button was sticking

@biohazrdresidentevilfan 2 жыл бұрын

How You make these stickers i need mod my console too great work man

@VVGRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

I use laser waterslide paper. I design the decals in Photoshop then print them onto the waterslide paper using a laser printer. You cut it out then put it into water for a few seconds and slide it off the backing and let it dry.

@lea-rw5cb 24 күн бұрын

Has anyone noticed how much the power pack in the ps1 looks like the one inside ps3 mmmmmmmm 👍

@williamnessanbaum7464 Ай бұрын

I'm not 100% sure that white was the correct color for your restoration... If my memory is serving me correctly: Sony wanted Stark White reserved for NTSC-J units intended to be sold in Hong Kong and Macau. These NTSC-J units came with the ability to play MPEG-1 based Video-CD discs, built-in directly to the circuit board... If somebody cares to fact-check this, it would be greatly appreciated.

@DirtCheapFU 2 ай бұрын

First off, PSXs weren't that white. PSOne's came in straight white. You cleaned that beyond its original white casing. But it looks good.

@GaryA1682 Ай бұрын

I came here to make a dk oldie comment but I’ve been beaten to it! 😂 that being said that was a beautiful restoration! Have you done a matte black version? That would look awesome eye 😮

@VVGRestoration Ай бұрын

Not pure black but I've done a two-tone silver and matte black PS1 (satin silver on top with a black base).

@GaryA1682 Ай бұрын

@@VVGRestoration you may have answered this before my apologies but do you sell these? (Only found the channel today after it was suggested)

@VVGRestoration Ай бұрын

I've sold them in the past but only for the same price that I paid for the console before restoration. I wouldn't sell them for profit. I just enjoy the restoration process, I find it satisfying.

@GaryA1682 Ай бұрын

@@VVGRestoration satisfying to watch! I’d love to see a matte black version if you ever get the chance of course! Keep the videos coming 😀

@PRChannel 2 ай бұрын

I don't like white electronics and vehicles, but it was a great restoration.

@bluechapir Ай бұрын

nice😮

@rodturner6759 7 ай бұрын

So why not replace the TIM?

@ayoubennaciri4656 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me more about how did remade this logos, because I want to do the same to my ps1

@VVGRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

I bought laser waterslide paper from Amazon, downloaded the PlayStation font (the font name is zrnic), recreated the logos in Photoshop and printed them. Then I applied them like you see in the video. They take a while to dry so you need to either leave them for a couple of days or apply heat from a hairdryer on high setting for about 20 minutes to make them permanent. When applying the decals to ceramic you can just put it in the oven for a while but of course with a a PlayStation this isn't an option since it would melt. So a hairdryer is the best method.

@ayoubennaciri4656 2 жыл бұрын

@@VVGRestoration thank you for sharing this information, Question : is the final result like the original

@VVGRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

@@ayoubennaciri4656 It depends on the quality and resolution of your printer and the waterslide paper. If you print at 600dpi it looks like the original unless you get very close. 1200 dpi is even better. When looking closely under bright lights you can sometimes see a little of the carrier film at certain angles, depending how closely you cut the logos out but I'm pleased with the result.

@ayoubennaciri4656 2 жыл бұрын

@@VVGRestoration ok thank you

@nicolasaugeard Жыл бұрын

@@VVGRestoration Hi, sorry for the delay, what font size did you use for the Sony logo, the Playstation title and the reset button ? And did you finish the memory card cord with some decals too ?

@guilhermehenrique-zj5tt Ай бұрын

before "restoration" it was already cleaner than dk oldies consoles. XD

@VVGRestoration Ай бұрын

Kkkkk verdade

@Ghost_2_ Ай бұрын

Wonderfull work,i think that this looks even better than the original grey.

@DrSoda. 6 күн бұрын

Really nice work. God bless. Jesus loves you!

@fighter3120 Ай бұрын

👌

@frogy420 Ай бұрын

🤘

@Alex-eu5xe Ай бұрын

Wow❤

@florianevans4853 2 ай бұрын

Is it even for sale? 😯

@tannerjohnson6436 Ай бұрын

Will the paint on the plastic chip or wear?

@VVGRestoration Ай бұрын

Eventually, just like any paint. But it should last many years, unless you attack it with a pickaxe or something. The surface is sanded, then a layer of primer is applied, it's sanded again, then followed by three layers of paint, with a light sanding and cleaning between each one.

@retrogaming.collection 2 ай бұрын

Qual o nome desse papel usado para imprimir as logos da Sony e PlayStation ?

@VVGRestoration 2 ай бұрын

Não sei o nome em português, mas em ingles falamos "waterslide paper".

@Frosty-ow9vu 9 күн бұрын

So I was planning on buying a ps1 slim... But they all got bought out at my local store.... It's not possible to make a ps1 into a ps1 slim, I wonder ×_×