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    Colorful Laptop

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by APC2NV, Jun 23, 2005.

  1. APC2NV

    APC2NV Notebook Guru

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    Well, i got my 6000 'top, with all the good internals, but I wish those snap-on covers were free(50 bucksis rather ridiculous), but to make up for the lack of uniqueness, and businessmanish looks, ive decide that i will paint all the white edges myself. Anybody have any cool color ideas.

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  2. Hellmanns

    Hellmanns Notebook Evangelist

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    Honestly, I dont know why you would want to do that. I personally like the silver and white on my brothers i9200. Do what you wish, but you might want to think about it first.

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  3. drumfu

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by APC2NV
     
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  4. lowlymarine

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    I'd use either black, or something really crazy like green or red. I'd be afraid I'd never get my silver to match the rest of the silver, and besides...monochrome is boring.

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  5. LuckMC11

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    hot pink is nice[ :D]..lol...or u could go wit black and white

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  6. mikeakajb

    mikeakajb Notebook Consultant

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    I personally want to paint my I6000d like jet black or dark blue with silver mettalic flakes... and then leave the botton same color... basically just be doing the most visual areas... But unfortunately I want to do this on a spare case jsut in case I totally jack up.. This project wont be for awhile till I have the time and space to do said project... college student in an apartment. No lawn space or garage space to do unless you count going to some random field to paint LOL

    Another option is to fill in the grooves with something like epoxy and sand it down so it is level with the rest of the lid and then paint over with a solid color so it the lid will be flat across completely...

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  7. APC2NV

    APC2NV Notebook Guru

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    Luck, if you really like the hot pink, ill paint yours pink!![ :D]

    What would you think of a blue similar to this--->[?] ??
    Oh, its not that i dont like the current color, but it could be a helluvalot nicer.

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  8. APC2NV

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    i quite confident that i know what im doing, for im a student attending art school where i major in industrial design( the design of things like cars, to furniture to electrical devices, like laptops), so first, ill have to find out the material, ie what plastic, and any coating they put, say some scratch resistent stuff, if so sand it down, then prime it and use paint similar to that used in automotive manufacturing. The results, look similar to a new car, but i believe the paint may be a bit more "high maintinece", requiring waxing, and washing. Well, im leaning towards this color
    -> [?] and after i finish ill post some pics.

    All for my quest to achieve APC2NV!!![ :D]

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  9. drumfu

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    some dude already did that to his 8600 over on notebookforums.com

    it's under the dell mod thread. high res pics with a complete walkthru.
     
    drumfu, Jun 24, 2005
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  10. lowlymarine

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    That might be cool.[ :)]

    Tell me what type of paint you use and how well it works; I might want to do a nice metallic green or something on mine.

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  11. drumfu

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    you should note that he had problems with the corners chipping. this is going to happen since you're actually painting over the plastic whereas the color on your laptop right now is molded into the plastic.

    caveat emptor
     
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    since i'm such a nice guy, here's the link

    http://spiike.shadowdragon.net/laptop%20painting.htm
     
    drumfu, Jun 24, 2005
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  13. APC2NV

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    wow[:0] thats even nicer then i had ever imagined!!! I kinda had a generall idea, but having step by step and very specific instuctions is very useful. 4 out of 4 stars for difficulty....heh, im up for a challenge!!!![ :D]

    Thanx drumfu

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    somebody on dv1000fourms did a really nice brushed aluminum job on theirs. It is really TIGHT!!
     
    dingster1, Feb 10, 2006
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    Lol, I'm so getting the hot pink one. =)
     
    Metamorphical, Feb 22, 2006
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    I don't know anything about auto paint, but I've heard it mentioned several times. Otherwise, I would recommend enamel (not acrylic) model paint.
     
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    Olive drab, Marine Corps green, perhaps with metallic green highlights? :D
     
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  18. ~*~MizzQaqimat~*~

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    Where do y'all get your snap-on covers from? I have an Acer Aspire 3610 with the 15" screen. Any links?
     
    ~*~MizzQaqimat~*~, Mar 24, 2006
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