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    Are the Skins from Skinit.com removable?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by sskohsskoh, Dec 24, 2007.

  1. sskohsskoh

    sskohsskoh Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got a skin from skinit.com (with the free HP notebook offer that ran for about a month that just recently ended). I was wondering if after I stick it on, can i peel it off without damaging the notebook? And when i say damaging, i mean, will it leave any sticky residue or anything like that.

    Also, if it doesn't damage the notebook, what if after i peel it off, is it reuseable?
     
    sskohsskoh, Dec 24, 2007
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  2. Reby

    Reby Notebook Consultant

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    I have not tried to remove mine but I did read that 3M made this sticker product so it will not leave residue if its removed. I don't know if its true but from what I saw when I put mine on it appeared to be true since I had to gently re-position the sticker a couple times to get it aligned so it looked right. I was able to lay it down and pull it up a couple times and it left no marks on the lid.

    I'd suggest you make sure your lid is CLEAN before you try to put down the sticker. I used a bit of rubbing alcohol to remove any residue before I put the sticker on my dv9500t. The skinit sticker is cool but I would not order one if I had to pay for it because it does not cover the lid entirely.

    -Reby
     
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  3. Tdog5793

    Tdog5793 Newbie

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    they are not supossed to stick
     
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  4. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yep like Reby said Skinit's don't leave any residue on the laptop. They are also easy to remove and re-apply. I did a review on one a couple of years ago. You can check out the link in my signature.
    Tim
     
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