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    Possible to paint entire laptop with airbrush ?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Mortis, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. Mortis

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    Hey guys since I couldnt find a spray paint that I liked, I found a cheap airbrushing kit online. Just wondering if it would be feasible to paint the entire laptop with say a medium sized airbrush (dont know much about them). I guess it would take longer than a can but I was just wondering if it was too tedious to try
     
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    you'd have to disassemble the laptop shell which would be easy enough
     
    Tinselworm, Jun 8, 2009
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  3. Mortis

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    Yeah, I knew Id have to but I was just wondering how much harder it would be to paint using an airbrush rather than a spray can
     
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  4. Mr. B

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    I would have guessed an airbrush would be easier.
     
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  5. Hep!

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    Same guess from me...
     
    Hep!, Jun 8, 2009
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    the things about airbrush if u dont have the right material then the paint either comes out bumpy, uneven , or has been spitted out due to the fact of the airbrush getting clogged by paint your better of sanding down the casing then primer it then spray paint it so u can get more color choices get MONTANA GOLD CANS....im a graffiti artist and i use these paints theirs a large assortment of colors look pic below.... HOPE THIS HELPS :)
     

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  7. Hep!

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    Are those plastic safe? Some paints won't stick, and others will damage plastic. I've only heard of people using Krylon Fusion for plastics before, or automotive paint.
     
    Hep!, Jun 8, 2009
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  8. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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    well if they stick on wall i dont see why not but i used it before gotta let it dry for a week or more on plastic then u can put a clear coat over it......... air brush is good if u have all the necessary tools like 75psi-100psi compressor and an IWATA airbrush gun not that expensive on ebay and u can use automotive paint like CREATEX.....
     
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    Man you guys have alot of courage lol i dont think i could ever paint my notebook haha
     
    Red_Dragon, Jun 9, 2009
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  10. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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    it all depends whether u got enough confidence and done it before or can u practice on a dummy
     
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    That or practice on a dummy's notebook! :D
     
    Shyster1, Jun 11, 2009
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  12. Mortis

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    http://www.everythingairbrush.com/acatalog/Finespray.html

    Take a look at the first one it seems to be quite reasonable, although it does say its good for nail art and stuff it should be ok i hope ? Also I get to choose an airbrush to go with it. There are about 8 airbrushes to choose from, can someone who knows about this stuff take a look at their specs in the airbrush section of the website and suggest one ?
     
    Mortis, Jun 11, 2009
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