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    How to Practice Painting?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by mfmbcpman, May 29, 2008.

  1. mfmbcpman

    mfmbcpman Notebook Consultant

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    I want to paint my e1705 after seeing stuff79's paintjob. I have never done something like this though so I would like to practice on another laptop. How could I get one for free or very little?

    Or what else would be good to practice on?
     
    mfmbcpman, May 29, 2008
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  2. jisaac

    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    you can get a crappy laptop for basically nothing on ebay, however there is no need. Just use a sheet of plastic or somethin and practice using the primer, spraying , sanding, etc...
     
    jisaac, May 29, 2008
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  3. Syndrome

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    I'd try to practice on something that isn't flat, since your laptop has curves and bends and all that.
     
    Syndrome, May 30, 2008
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  4. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Start with something dispensable or even a piece of metal which has similar shapes.
     
    The_Observer, May 30, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Just go for it. If you mess up you can sand it off and go at it again.
     
    nizzy1115, May 30, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Even i wanna practice...

    i ll start off the practice by painting my bicycle first :D
     
    Nocturnal310, May 31, 2008
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  7. Syndrome

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    lol, painting your bike is going to take more skill than painting your laptop. Your bike doesn't have any flat surfaces, while your laptop is entirely made of flat surfaces.
     
    Syndrome, May 31, 2008
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  8. eXeC-

    eXeC- Notebook Enthusiast

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    what are the tools needed to paint a laptop?
    i got a GX600.. not the extreme edition but the performance edition.

    would like to customize it to it's maximum
     
    eXeC-, Jun 1, 2008
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  9. Syndrome

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    Well, you'll need paint, which is primer, base coat(color) and a clear coat. And you'll need sand paper. Probably some making tape, a clean environment to paint in, alot of patience and time.
     
    Syndrome, Jun 1, 2008
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  10. Heliosvector

    Heliosvector Notebook Deity

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    you mean masking tape right? typo there i hope.
     
    Heliosvector, Jun 1, 2008
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  11. Syndrome

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    Ah yes, masking tape, sorry about that. Biggest thing about painting is make sure you don't try to skip steps, and try to put the coats on evenly.
     
    Syndrome, Jun 2, 2008
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