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    Alienware M18x R2 - Delft Blue Paint Mod

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Maxware79, Dec 16, 2019.

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    My latest project Is my old faithful M18x R2. While I wait for it’s GTX 1070 upgrade, I’ve decided to freshen her up. I decided to go with Delft Blue which is the colour of my old car (Holden VU SS ute).
    I started on the LCD lid but the chassis isn’t far behind.

    Pics are; Before, Primed, First Coat, Clear Coated.
    It’s dark outside so couldn’t get a photo in the sun, for now

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    Some finished pics of the lid out in the sunshine and the first coat on the chassis.

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    Finished pics. I’ll get some in full sunshine tomorrow.

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    Some final pics in the sunshine

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    Maxware79, Dec 20, 2019
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    Really nice job mate! It looks like a genuine factory colour option! :)
     
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    Thanks man. I just bought an M15x off ebay today so I'm planning on doing the same paint job to that so I have a matching pair.
     
    Maxware79, Jan 27, 2020
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    You know Maxy I never cared for the outside paint job..your other ones look nice....but I hardly ever look at outside!...but this one is really nice!

    VU ute...hehehe...In Japan you would be called Bosozuku...(petrol head) this is my current drive...Fairlady Z..350z

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    Very nice!
    I may have been a bit of a petrol head back in my younger days but I got rid of the Ute and bought a family wagon. Granted it has a 6L V8 and 6 speed manual trans but it still carries the kids ;)
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    *Post edited*, posted on the wrong page. Sorry. :p
     
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