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    New paintjob on acer aspire one

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by blackdogs377, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. blackdogs377

    blackdogs377 Newbie

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    This week I sanded and repainted my ugly blue aspire one. Repainted it glossy white :)

    Goes nicely with mac os x leopard installed on it.

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    Sorry for the quality, but they were taken on a phone.
     
    blackdogs377, Jan 2, 2009
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  2. cq50FUD

    cq50FUD Notebook Consultant

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    why didnt you just buy the white version lol, but nice.
     
    cq50FUD, Jan 2, 2009
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  3. blackdogs377

    blackdogs377 Newbie

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    well i bought my blue version before the white version was available at best buy.

    also, i hate how the official white version of the acer looks all beige and stuff.
     
    blackdogs377, Jan 2, 2009
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  4. cq50FUD

    cq50FUD Notebook Consultant

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    oh, yeah if you wanted the white version you would have probably had to go to walmart, but it looks nice new mac netbook? lol
     
    cq50FUD, Jan 3, 2009
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  5. shojun25

    shojun25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    not to sound messed up, but you put too much coat, especially on the lid. there isn't any sign of any sanding after putting on the coat. bad paintjob overall.
     
    shojun25, Jan 3, 2009
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  6. maxinflixion

    maxinflixion Notebook Guru

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    I like the way it looks. Good job overall. And kudos for having the balls to do it.
     
    maxinflixion, Jan 4, 2009
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  7. thespeakerbox

    thespeakerbox Notebook Guru

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    looks like you laid things on too thick. good effort tho
     
    thespeakerbox, Jan 5, 2009
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  8. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Very globy and uneven. Did you actually remove the laptop from the casing to paint it? Look at the touch pad. Sorry but thumbs down from me.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 5, 2009
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    jeez, give him a break!!! he tried his best and he did quite well considering, he will learn how to do it better in the future!
     
    Tinselworm, Jan 5, 2009
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  10. blackdogs377

    blackdogs377 Newbie

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    yes, i did take apart the whole laptop. touchpad isn't removable, therefore that piece of plastic had to stay on so i had to tape it up and thats why its all messed up there. It is fixed now and the lines are straight and smooth.
     
    blackdogs377, Jan 7, 2009
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  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Exactly! Trying to accomplish & challenging yourself on something is the best thing. :cool:

    You never learn how something is going to end up, unless you try it! :D

    And, you now: "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again"! ;)

    It's not too bad, and next time you do it ~ you will have better skills at it!

    :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 7, 2009
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  12. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Agreed; who else here has had the cojones to paint their system?
     
    Shyster1, Jan 8, 2009
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  13. Mortis

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    Not bad but I can see some orange peel effect.
     
    Mortis, Jan 10, 2009
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  14. prescott

    prescott Notebook Consultant

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    Hey it looks good. My hat's off to you for taking on project like that.
    Well done.
    Pay no attention to the negitive *&^#%#@. :)
     
    prescott, Jan 10, 2009
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  15. mrpikachu1

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    Indeed, even though it looks a little messy, you had the guts to do it so if you like it, who gives a thing about what eveybody else thinks about it, so keep going

    (sorry for the bad english)
     
    mrpikachu1, Jan 14, 2009
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  16. K-TRON

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

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    Very impressive, congratulations. I am sure it looks nice in person. To everyone who thinks it looks bad, have you ever taken pictures on a camera phone, they never come out very good, it looks like the contrast is wrong in the pictures. That being said, look at it again, it looks like he did a really nice job.
    Its hard to get a nice finish with spraypaint, so I commend you

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jan 14, 2009
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  17. shojun25

    shojun25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes I have taken pictures with a camera phone. Just because he took the picture with a camera phone doesn't mean that the mistakes cannot be seen with the naked eye. I know the difference from the an overly coated paintjob and one that isn't. I don't care about the minute taping mistakes around the touch pad and the hinge, but I do care about the quality of the lid's paintjob - the part of the laptop that most stands out.

    Now, before you criticize me about not having the balls to paint a laptop, it is because I am a new laptop owner. And yes, I do not have the balls to recreate a perfectly good laptop. However, I have done my fair share of paintjobs and I know what I am talking about from experience. I have done the same mistake as the OP, and I know well enough how horrid it looks from afar.
     
    shojun25, Jan 15, 2009
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  18. Alexis512

    Alexis512 Notebook Enthusiast

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    what kind of paint did you use?
     
    Alexis512, Jan 15, 2009
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