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    Paint on vinyl?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by PsycoticClown, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. PsycoticClown

    PsycoticClown Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    Hey, i have a Dell E1705 and i was thinking fo taking some of these: http://www.decalfx.com/vinyl_sheets.html (yellow) and putting them on my laptop. After that, i was thinking of stenciling a design on top of the vinyl. My question is, would the paint work over the vinyl?
     
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    well i live in dubai united arab emirates and i recently bought a dv5000t and the people at the store threw in a free vinyl i havent had the chance t stick it yet but it might look good i guess it depends on how u feel about it but personally i prefer the orginality of notebooks
     
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    Hmm.. I don't know if paint would work over the vinyl or not. It depends on the paint I think. I would call them up and ask them. Just have a particular type of paint in mind. It seems like it would work, but I worry that it may remain tacky when put on the vinyl.
     
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    hmm, maybe ill use a sharpie :p
     
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    ooh, thx, that looks kool. o and where do u get these tatoos, are they special tattoos or just any old tatoo? how do u apply them also, the same way u would on a body?
     
    PsycoticClown, Oct 8, 2006
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    u can get these body removable tattoos from eBay, from normal shops
    they are being applied the exact same way as you would on the body (water) - but much easier since it is flat surface. Removing procedure is the same as with the body tattoo (lotion or any oily stuff)

    cheers ...
     
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    And what about the life expectancy, I remember body removable tattoos start to deteriorate very fast...
     
    Th3R1pp3r, Oct 9, 2006
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    well, the one on my HP is now 3 weeks old.
    i believe the deterioration was due to the oil/sweat from the body. it is really a temporary stencil, cheap and replaceable

    cheers ...
     
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    hmm, ya paintjobs are sweet, but the thing with a paint job is that u have to take apart the laptop.... or is there a way to paint ur laptop without having to take it apart? like the palmrests and the side, etc
     
    PsycoticClown, Oct 12, 2006
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    true, it is the only good &secure way

    i would not take that chance, running paint can be detrimental to the health of the laptop
    but it would not surprise me if many out there have tried (&succeeded?)

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 13, 2006
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    PsycoticClown let me know what color vinyl you need and how much. I own graphics company.
     
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    [H]acksaw Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh and also to let you if I have what you need I wont charge you anything for it :D
     
    [H]acksaw, Oct 13, 2006
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    hmmm, sweet hacksaw... do u got any hmmm... blue or red vinyl? something that would look hot on a laptop?
     
    PsycoticClown, Oct 15, 2006
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    Yep I have both. PM and we will work out the details also let me know how much you need.
     
    [H]acksaw, Oct 16, 2006
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    kk, thx bro
     
    PsycoticClown, Oct 16, 2006
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