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    Removin Republic of Gamers Lettering

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by kvnrthr, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. kvnrthr

    kvnrthr Notebook Geek

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    What is the easiest way to remove/cover the "REpublic of Gamers" writing on ASUS notebooks? The logo is fine, its just the writing I need taken care of.
     
    kvnrthr, Oct 23, 2009
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  2. AznMetalHead

    AznMetalHead Notebook Enthusiast

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    scratch it out with your nails? XD I really don't mind the "Republic of Gamers"
     
    AznMetalHead, Oct 26, 2009
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  3. kvnrthr

    kvnrthr Notebook Geek

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    im a bit ok with it, but i just dont like it there.....

    well, uh, you read my mind! scratch it out with my nails.....maybe with a guitar pick? :D ? :D ?
     
    kvnrthr, Oct 26, 2009
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  4. sgtarky

    sgtarky Notebook Consultant

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    I would prefer a skin to hide the hideousness of the lid.
     
    sgtarky, Oct 26, 2009
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  5. PopRoxMimo3

    PopRoxMimo3 Notebook Deity

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    Use a chisel
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Oct 26, 2009
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    Teeth seem to work fine


    XP
     
    darthvader1432, Oct 26, 2009
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  7. kvnrthr

    kvnrthr Notebook Geek

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    where do you get skins for this?

    and is the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS painted on the plastic or is it part of it?
     
    kvnrthr, Oct 28, 2009
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  8. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Put some electrical tape over it.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Oct 28, 2009
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    NeRo45 Notebook Evangelist

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    melt it down and flatten it XP
     
    NeRo45, Oct 30, 2009
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    MrPuff Notebook Consultant

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    Take a large roofing nail and carefully etch out the lettering, then work the scratches with a toothbrush and toothpaste. I recommend one that whitens. Now gather some rocks ( about 10 small ones ) and arrange them on the lid. Proceed to hit them with a hammer. Wipe the lid off with lacquer thinner. Cover in Elmer's glue and apply sprinkles and elbow macaroni. As a final touch take a can of spray paint and apply the word fail to an area of your choosing and pelt it with sardines. VOILA!!! I don't think that "republic of gaming" wording will be bothering you again any time soon.















    *DO NOT TRY THIS*
     
    MrPuff, Oct 30, 2009
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  11. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Isn't it really small and down at the bottom? If this is the one I'm thinking of...

    If constant hard scratching with your fingernail does nothing (for example, you can scratch the "Inspiron" lettering in the same place off some older Dells) then the letters are under the clear coat, and you'd have to mess up the glossiness to get rid of the letters.

    Other thing you could do is a whole custom painted lid, but that's a lot more work.
     
    Hep!, Oct 30, 2009
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    I chuckled. It sounded legit in the beginning.
     
    apple314159, Nov 3, 2009
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  13. kvnrthr

    kvnrthr Notebook Geek

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    Last time i looked at images, there were 3 areas:

    On the logo
    somewhere below that on the lid
    and below the stickers
     
    kvnrthr, Nov 21, 2009
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  14. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    what material is it?

    if its a plastic or metal you can use some fine cut compound to remove it if its on the surface.if the system has a gloss clear type coating over the top of it though that will work...
     
    zfactor, Nov 21, 2009
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  15. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    kvnrthr, you didn't really answer my questions. I can't help you unless you help me help you.
     
    Hep!, Nov 21, 2009
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  16. kvnrthr

    kvnrthr Notebook Geek

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    I dont really know what material the front logo's made of, but assuming it is of the same material of another asus gaming notebook (i cant remember the name.......but the back cover was white. im sure it also used the gtx260, but no i7.) it is plastic. I didnt have time to look at it well because i was in a rush. well, i guess i CANT scratch it off. time 2 spray paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





    thank you MrPUff!!! that was useful advice!!!!!yes it was!!!!!!

    really. i'll try tinner for the other 2 logos. i hope it works. (there are 3 "republic of gamers" writing.)
     
    kvnrthr, Dec 2, 2009
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