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    Any suggestions for this custom cover design?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by CWar, May 2, 2007.

  1. CWar

    CWar Notebook Geek

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    I'm looking to customize my A8Js cover to look like the picture below. I'm not too favorable on those kind of full picture cover stickers that places in the resources thread offer. I still want the original cover to show. I also want it to look like it was painted on and permanent. Anyone know of a place that makes custom vinyl decals a reasonable price?

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    Schtickers and SkinIt are full cover solutions and easily removable. I was looking for some place that can cut it according to the shape as well and more permanent solution.
     
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    You can fit the design on one sheet and then cut it yourself. All vinyl stickers are going to be removable.
    I am a big fan of paint. If you are looking at graphics on the lid then mask it off and get a local airbrush artist to paint your design and then apply a clear.
     
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    Yeah, I was thinking of putting them together and cutting it myself. But would be kinda expensive for $25 to fit in 1 or 2 designs for schitckers. I'll also be using the individual designs on other things. So if there's a place that can mechanically cut it in small quantities at a considerable price, would be great.

    For painting those simple designs, how much do you think it will run?
     
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    Ok, got a friend to have it printed. Thanks for the help guys.
     
    CWar, May 3, 2007
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