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    Spray painted my Notebook (Alienware Superman Theme)

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by janavar, Jan 18, 2009.

  1. janavar

    janavar Notebook Enthusiast

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    janavar, Jan 18, 2009
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    Can you post picks of the laptops plz :D
     
    elijahRW, Jan 18, 2009
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    pick of the end result?
     
    whizzo, Jan 18, 2009
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  4. janavar

    janavar Notebook Enthusiast

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    i'm so sorry... :) i have a problem my images. just a minute :D
     
    janavar, Jan 18, 2009
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    LOL ok.
    Try imageshack.us ;)

    EDIT: Looks like you did a nice job.
    I've never been a good painter. I once tried to paint a bike without disassembling in :D
     
    elijahRW, Jan 18, 2009
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  6. Vaio4Life

    Vaio4Life Notebook Consultant

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    WOW dude, that looks amazing...I wish I had the skill to do something like that!

    I tried spray painting an old mobile phone housing once and it looked good for like a second, then the paint just started peeling and chipping off almost immediately.

    Good job.
     
    Vaio4Life, Jan 18, 2009
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  7. janavar

    janavar Notebook Enthusiast

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    LOL

    Try,Try,Try...
     
    janavar, Jan 18, 2009
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  8. janavar

    janavar Notebook Enthusiast

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    When your can of paint is spray paint waiting 10 minute and 30-40 cantigrade degrees(85-105 fahrenheit) hot water and nicely shaken up, lay down a coat of color. I recommend going back and forth, releasing the nozzle after every spray and overlapping sprays. Hold the can about 8-12 inches (20-25 centimetre) from the surface and spray. A way to minimize orange peel,chipping or little holes that appear on the paint as it dries is by laying down thin layers of paint many times.
     
    janavar, Jan 18, 2009
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  9. Vaio4Life

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    Thanks for this, maybe I'll try it again one day I'm feeling brave.
     
    Vaio4Life, Jan 18, 2009
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    Amazing. You did a great job! SuperMAN!!
     
    prescott, Jan 18, 2009
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    Wow this looks really good! + to you!
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 18, 2009
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  12. janavar

    janavar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for answers ;)
     
    janavar, Jan 18, 2009
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    +1 Thats some great work there :D
     
    Manic Penguins, Jan 18, 2009
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    Super work of art.
     
    flipfire, Jan 18, 2009
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  15. janavar

    janavar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Next project is escort laptop (made in turkey) , orginal model is underside

    color is matte black and metalic grey

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    color is piano black (pearl black) and vinyl end of work

    3-4 days or a little bit more :D

    for example;

    [​IMG]
     
    janavar, Jan 19, 2009
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    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    +1 nice work :D
     
    Ripfire, Jan 19, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Very, very nice work. I can't wait to see how the next project turns out.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 19, 2009
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    That is inspiring, I am not sure I would have the nerve to do that! I have an Acer that I might experiment on since i have to tear it apart anyways....thanks for the great pictures!
     
    Krivens, Jan 20, 2009
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  19. janavar

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    Next project is started :D

    level - 1 ; waterproof sandpaper (P200A) apply to all surface

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    Level - 2 ; waterproof sandpaper (P400A) apply to all surface again :D

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    Level - 3 ; The surface must be clean and dry

    then primer coat

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    Level 4 and next levels in tomorrow

    note : I'm so sorry for my english , I hope everybody will understand me
     
    janavar, Jan 21, 2009
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  20. nyzrich67

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    That looks awesome,
     
    nyzrich67, Jan 21, 2009
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  21. Krivens

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    Cannot wait to see what you finish with. I found myself staring at the Acer last night thinking...hmmm...lol.
     
    Krivens, Jan 21, 2009
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  22. janavar

    janavar Notebook Enthusiast

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    lol :D i waiting for your picture ... and good luck ;)
     
    janavar, Jan 21, 2009
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  23. Cin'

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    That looks just awesome! Nice job! :D



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 22, 2009
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  24. janavar

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    I painted first coat today
    the second coat will be applying next day. Because,hard dry in 24 hours

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    i'm sorry for image quality... Pictures taken with a my webcam :LOL
     
    janavar, Jan 24, 2009
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    looking good!
     
    Vaio4Life, Jan 24, 2009
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    before varnish and polish :D

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    i will paint varnish tomorrow
     
    janavar, Jan 27, 2009
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    Nice job with the Superman theme.
     
    MaxGem, Jan 28, 2009
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  28. janavar

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    Thanks.....
     
    janavar, Jan 28, 2009
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    first coat glossy varnish

    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    janavar, Jan 28, 2009
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    wow! thats nice how did u get that lion head on?
     
    vinceboiii, Jan 28, 2009
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    On my first look I thought it was Eddie.
     
    truckdriver, Jan 29, 2009
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    looks great. but i think a spiderman theme (gray/sliver/black/red)
    would have been better.
     
    gary_hendricks, Jan 31, 2009
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  33. Kamin_Majere

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    I like it, you do nice work. +1

    Though obviously a Batman theme would be superior ;) :p
     
    Kamin_Majere, Feb 4, 2009
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    Wowsa! It's looking really nice! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 4, 2009
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    Please can we see some hi-res pictures.

    Really good work, ever considered making it into a buisness :D
     
    Manic Penguins, Feb 4, 2009
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  36. janavar

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    yes of course. but, i haven't got a high-res camera...

    i'm will take a photograph my laptop tomorrow
     
    janavar, Feb 5, 2009
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  37. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Man those laptops are amazing (+2 rep)

    You truly are an artist man
    If only I was in turkey :D :D
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 5, 2009
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  38. GiRaff3

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    not too bad at all!
     
    GiRaff3, Feb 9, 2009
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    great work there keep it up n show us more pictures
     
    RGee, Feb 10, 2009
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    WOW super job guy but how does it hold up after a little while seems every time i have spray painted something it chips and peels after about a month i have been considering spraying my old lappy but havent because im scared it wont hold up but yuh let me know how the long term results are and any paticular brand of paint you like to use
     
    johngreaver, Feb 10, 2009
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    Beautiful work man. I may try to hook up a black glossy coat on my work laptop. Then find a black/grey superman sticker. We'll see if I'm feeling brave
     
    kgginfinity, Feb 10, 2009
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  42. janavar

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    Doomsday Logo ?

    i can creat for you
     
    janavar, Feb 11, 2009
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  43. RaYYaN

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    Best of luck with that man

    Keep us updated if you decide to go through with it
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 11, 2009
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    Not sure, but one of these could work. My lappy's black.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Not sure if i should make the box glossy, or just keep it standard black. It's a thinkpad, so has a nice texture to it...
     
    kgginfinity, Feb 11, 2009
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    Nice
    Personally I think the gray logo would look better on black, and it is a little different to the usual red logo

    As for glossy or not, personally I don't like the gloss on my notebook too much.
    Scratches very easily and very prone to finger prints

    But it's up to you
    Really looking forward to the finished product, when you do it
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 11, 2009
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    True. So i'll probably just need to pick up a sticker.
     
    kgginfinity, Feb 11, 2009
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    I think that would be how to do it
    Not too sure because, I haven't customized my notebook.

    But I will pimp it out one day :D
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 11, 2009
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    Awesome man! Anything possible to be done on a Sony VGN NS15G's patterrned body? Its not plain, some pattern is embedded over it.
     
    Sarao, Feb 11, 2009
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  49. janavar

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    use the polyester putty for embed, and use the sandpaper(800-1200)

    ATTENTION    : Don't use the water and waterproof sandpaper
     
    janavar, Feb 11, 2009
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    janavar. where would i find the superman decals?
     
    kgginfinity, Feb 11, 2009
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