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    Touchpad red strips

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by kxu231, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. kxu231

    kxu231 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I know this sounds nitpicky, but does anyone know how to paint those red strips on the touchpad buttons, like those on the x300 and x200? I like the look of it, and Im getting my t400 next week, so I was just seeing if anyone could help
     
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Thread moved to Notebook Cosmetic Modifications.
     
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    ed_h Notebook Consultant

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    IMO if it doesn't come painted, I wouldn't fiddle around by painting it yourself. It's fraught with danger and might turn out to be a disaster.

    My T61p's touchpad buttons didn't come painted, but I think it looks fine and have no issue with it.
     
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  4. K-TRON

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

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    You can use any oil based paint, and that will work.
    The easiest way to do this, would be to get some painters tape, and put a piece on the upper and lower parts of the key, (leaving say a 4 mm gap for the paint to be applied.
    Make sure the tape is straight and parallel. Then get a brush and some red oil paint, and you can paint over the gap and the tape. When the paint is dry, peel off the painters tape, and you have a nice straight red line across the key.

    You may also want to try and get red pinstripers paint, it will have a nice glossy appearance.

    K-TRON
     
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  5. kxu231

    kxu231 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the advice.
     
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