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    Spraypainting my MBA

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by tehdragonfly, Jun 7, 2011.

  1. tehdragonfly

    tehdragonfly Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I have a MBA but not really digging the silver color anymore. I was thinking about spray painting it black. Is this safe to do?


    Thanks!
     
    tehdragonfly, Jun 7, 2011
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  2. Lieto

    Lieto Notebook Deity

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    If you painted notebooks before then its safe.
     
    Lieto, Jun 7, 2011
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  3. theseadragon

    theseadragon Notebook Consultant

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    Probably a lot easier to get a speck or incase hard case in a color; if you ever decide to resell, it will go easier too.
     
    theseadragon, Jun 7, 2011
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  4. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    I prefer adding solid black backing to mine and black palm rest area around the keyboards, and leaving the rest silver....

    I use the stuff at MacStyles.com
     
    doh123, Jun 7, 2011
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  5. kornchild2002

    kornchild2002 Notebook Deity

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    I was just going to recommend some type of vinyl skin over painting it. At least vinyl skins are temporary, fairly inexpensive, and are a lot easier to install than painting anything (which would require taking the MBA apart).
     
    kornchild2002, Jun 7, 2011
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ZAGG has some decent quality skins. No liquid, installation is a bit annoying since the sheets are so large, but the end result is nice.
     
    Greg, Jun 7, 2011
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