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[OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier
Fixes a bug with the Low Barrier where changing its colour doesn't do anything
Description
<span style="color:darkgrey">_Fixes a bug with the Low Barrier where changing its colour doesn't do anything._</span>
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This mod is no longer needed, the bug has been fixed in the base game with U1.2
___There's a bug with the Low Barrier that makes its stripe always white, even when pained with the Customizer. This mod fixes it.
It has no footprint on the save file and is client-side, so you can freely install and uninstall it without consequences.

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Reports of this bug on the QA site. Go upvote them:
1. https://questions.satisfactorygame.com/post/67f01aed6b7c5731963637e91. https://questions.satisfactorygame.com/post/67fa387c6b7c5731963668c5
1. https://questions.satisfactorygame.com/post/6837816b6b7c57319637cbf4
1. https://questions.satisfactorygame.com/post/6843018d6b7c573196382de6
1. https://questions.satisfactorygame.com/post/68a10e236b7c5731963a3ae9
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More technical explanation:
The bug is caused by wrongly configured material for LOD_0 of the Low Barrier. It doesn't affect lower LODs (they use a different low-res material) or High Barrier, only Low Barrier from up close is affected. Material in question is `MI_Barrier_low_01` (found in `FactoryGame/Buildable/Building/Barrier/Material/`), its property `bUseLegacyPaintTextures` is set to `True` (it shouldn't use legacy texture logic) and `CanBePainted` is set to `False` (should be enabled). In UE Material Editor it should look like this:

CSS, pls fix.
How to Install [OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier on Your Server
Order Satisfactory Server
Order a Satisfactory server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended). For multiplayer: per 4 players.
Install Mod
Open the mod manager in the dashboard and search for "[OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier". Installation dependencies are installed automatically.
Restart Server
Restart the server so the mod is loaded. Players need to have the mod installed locally as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
[OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier not working after update – what to do?
After a Satisfactory update, mods need to be updated. Check ficsit.app whether [OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier has been updated for the new game version. With Mado Hosting: open the mod manager and click "Update All". If the mod hasn't been updated yet, temporarily remove it so the server starts.
[OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier causing crashes in multiplayer – solution
Most common cause: all players must have exactly the same mod version installed. Check server logs for "ModMismatch" or "Version Conflict". Ensure all players use [OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier v1.0.0 and the same SML. With Mado Hosting, Satisfactory servers run with 6 GB RAM for stable multiplayer performance.
Is [OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier compatible with other Satisfactory mods?
[OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier uses the Satisfactory Mod Loader (SML). Generally, SML-based mods are cross-compatible, but mods modifying the same game systems can cause conflicts. Test new mod combinations on a backup save. The Mado dashboard automatically detects known conflicts and warns you.
Rent [OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier Server
Play [OUTDATED] Paintable Low Barrier on your own Satisfactory server with mod support.
Mod Information
- Author
- SerGreen
- Latest Version
- v1.0.0
- Created
- March 19, 2026
- Last Updated
- July 8, 2026
- Source Code
- GitHub →