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    Alienware M14x R2 - Gloss White Respray

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Maxware79, Nov 14, 2021.

  1. Maxware79

    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    Just finished refurbishing an old M14x R2. The soft-touch LCD lid was heavily scratched and the soft-touch palmrest had gone sticky. I removed all of the old soft-touch and resprayed the lid gloss white, the palmrest matte white and the bottom cover in matte black.
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    Maxware79, Nov 14, 2021
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    4W4K3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well done, looks great and I'm sure much better than the old sticky soft-touch!
     
    4W4K3, Nov 14, 2021
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    Thanks, yeah it's much better now. The soft-touch is great, until it isn't.
     
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    Wow that looks great.
     
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    ¿Do u use any kind of automotive clear or something above the white paint to protect the paint?
     
    luisxd, Nov 25, 2021
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    Yes, I use a gloss or matte clear coat, depending on what I'm doing. I previously used the Rust-oleum clear but these days I'm using the Dulux Duramax

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    Maxware79, Nov 25, 2021
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