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    Custom Paint, Falcon NW vs. AVA Direct

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by theelectic, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. theelectic

    theelectic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone here ever compared, in person (not photos) custom painted laptops from Falcon Northwest and AVA Direct? Either side by side or one after the other? If so which one was better and why?

    Not interested in hearing anything about pricing or paint jobs from any other company, just those two. Thanks.
     
    theelectic, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I have two laptops custom painted from Voodoo,
    honestly the paint job is quite nice at a distance, and feels good when using it. The paint has held up well.
    I had another laptop custom painted, it looks phenomenal in comparison, but it just doesnt feel the same - it feels like a professionally painted car

    Most manufatcurers put 2 coats of paint and 1-2 coats of clear

    The paint job should be better for the falcon, they have auto paint specialitsts there. However that comes at a large price difference

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    So much for that. :rolleyes:

    In any case, I have a friend that owns a custom painted Falcon Northwest laptop. The paint job, quite frankly, is above superb. It appears to be almost baked on, leading me to believe that the paint won't easily chip, as other cheaper custom painted systems might. The paint is also quite thick and its luster is deep and whorl free.

    As for AVA Direct, I've never seen a custom painted system from them, laptop or otherwise.
     
    garetjax, Aug 20, 2009
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  4. Opteron

    Opteron Notebook Evangelist

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    If money is no object northwest falcon would take my money. Look at their gallery...
     
    Opteron, Sep 20, 2009
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