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    I painted my laptop too

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by enderbaba, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. enderbaba

    enderbaba Newbie

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    i have F.Siemens Amilo laptop, and i was boring grey color, and some where was fade out. i painted red, and what do u think?
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    enderbaba, Mar 11, 2008
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  2. fifafreak18

    fifafreak18 Notebook Evangelist

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    Pretty nice, a little sketchy around the touch pad area but can't be helped.
     
    fifafreak18, Mar 11, 2008
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  3. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    That also might be the picture quality. I voted: Very nice,
     
    ahl395, Mar 11, 2008
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  4. enderbaba

    enderbaba Newbie

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    you right we need to fix somewhere like touch ped area, u know we used tape for resist. But it doesnt look bad, i think flash light make there more white.
     
    enderbaba, Mar 11, 2008
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  5. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Looks pretty nice to me.
     
    atbnet, Mar 12, 2008
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  6. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I think it looks nice! Good job! :)
     
    Prasad, Mar 12, 2008
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  7. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    I voted very nice for several reasons.
    1. I know how hard it is to paint one and YOU took yours apart. Tripple AAA for that!
    2. There were comments about the mousepad area. That is caused from using flash. Take the picture without flash on Tripod and it will look more natural.
    3. Good Job Mate!

    I know all about how hard this is to do as I have a couple paint jobs listed farther down the "Notebook Cosmetic Modifications" page. :D

    A REP for your efforts! :cool:
     
    jack53, Mar 12, 2008
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  8. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Good effort! Looking pretty good for a DIY job. Nice one.
     
    moon angel, Mar 13, 2008
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  9. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    I think the 5th image probably showed off the paint job best. Nice work!
     
    Amol, Mar 13, 2008
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  10. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    For a first time (i assume) .. its an awesome job..

    I would like to know how to do that..

    why dont u write a post on 'How to paint your laptop' .. hehe i am also planning to paint my notebook if i get my hands on good quality paint.
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 13, 2008
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  11. Umberto V.

    Umberto V. Notebook Consultant

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    I voted good only because if it were me, I would have used a few layers of clearcoat as well. Well done though, great colour choice and awesome wallpaper! Forza Ferrari!!
     
    Umberto V., Mar 19, 2008
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  12. _Webster_

    _Webster_ Notebook Consultant

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    Very nice... I like it. Umberto's suggestion of some clear coat sounds like an good idea, but none the less, excellent job for a DIY!
     
    _Webster_, Mar 19, 2008
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  13. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    I`d like to know how I can do that myself and with what :D
     
    eleron911, Mar 26, 2008
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  14. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    But the flash was used only in the last image! I looked at the exif data! :p

    Sorry, I'm a camera freak.

    Awesome job, I like it a lot, definitely looks a lot better in red.
     
    usapatriot, Mar 26, 2008
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  15. enderbaba

    enderbaba Newbie

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    this comment was for old pics, they are new ;)
     
    enderbaba, Mar 28, 2008
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  16. times

    times Notebook Evangelist

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    looks nice pappi,but wot about the area around the hinges.does the paint peel of or has it yet.
     
    times, Apr 12, 2008
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  17. timtravel42

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    wow that looks nice
    much better in red :p
     
    timtravel42, Apr 17, 2008
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  18. Pants!

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    That is very nice, indeed.

    How well is it holding up?

    What type of paint did you use?
     
    Pants!, Apr 17, 2008
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  19. channelv

    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, amazing. Nearly ALL of the painted laptops I have seen I do not like, but that one looks great!! Good job, pat yourself on the back.
     
    channelv, Apr 18, 2008
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  20. gorbs

    gorbs Notebook Guru

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    very nice job !
     
    gorbs, Apr 25, 2008
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  21. Marcham93

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    Great it look amazing!
     
    Marcham93, Apr 26, 2008
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  22. channelv

    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    It's interesting though how your palmrest was pretty worn out, but from looking at your pictures, your keyboard looks to be in very good condition without noticeable wear?
     
    channelv, Apr 26, 2008
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  23. eXeC-

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    The finish looks great! not tooo shiny :)


    what are the steps for doing that?..
     
    eXeC-, Jun 13, 2008
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  24. Cin'

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    Looks nice ;)
     
    Cin', Jun 15, 2008
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  25. Wirelessman

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    Did you paint yours too Cin?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 16, 2008
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  26. BGM

    BGM Notebook Consultant

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    did you paint that inside the house??

    mad

    good job none the less :)
     
    BGM, Jul 19, 2008
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