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    M18x R2 - Gloss White Paint Job

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Maxware79, Apr 3, 2020.

  1. Maxware79

    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    I’ve been working on this respray for a while. I’ve had a few setbacks but she’s just about perfect now. I just need to install an activated Windows 10 OS and she’s good to go. I’ll get some photos in the sunlight tomorrow when I not drunk.
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    Maxware79, Apr 3, 2020
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    A few more pics.
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    Maxware79, Apr 5, 2020
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    Not sure if I should do the keyboard bezel....
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    Maxware79, Apr 5, 2020
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    Looks amazing man!

    Do you mean the rubbery bit or just the plastic thing around the keyboard?
     
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    Thanks Mike. It took months of failed attempts but finally got there. I mean the plastic/metal bezel around the keyboard. Did it on my wife’s machine.
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    Yes I think you should, it would contrast nicely with the rest. I love the black and white feel of it too, futuristic hi-tech!
     
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    Well I guess I’m pulling it apart again.......


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    Nice... people might mistake it for an Area-51 on steroids now.

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    Homer S, Apr 6, 2020
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    If it will be used for gaming in the dark... the white ring might be distracting. Not to mention dirt magnet...

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    Homer S, Apr 7, 2020
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    I've put it up on Gumtree as is. I've been working on this for months so I decided I've spent enough time on the old girl.
     
    Maxware79, Apr 7, 2020
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