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    Use MS Paint or another program to test out a paint scheme.

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Mark, Apr 27, 2006.

  1. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    I have been thinking about painting my i6000 since I got it. I wanted to see what different paint schemes might look like and I figured out that MS Paint is a good way to test out different things. Here is how I am planning on painting my i6000.

    Inspiron 3.2.JPG

    Inspiron 4.3.JPG
     
  2. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Here are some more variations, but I think I am just going to stick with coloring the white bands, although I do like the look of all black on the inside...

    Inspiron 4.2.JPG

    Inspiron 4.1.JPG

    Inspiron 3.3.JPG
     
  3. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Cool... It looks like the XPS M170. But the 3rd option looks too much like the B130. Just paint the white bumpers black and the rest just like you have in the 1st set of pics. And let us know how it turns out ;)
     
  4. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Yea, I was actually thinking the same exact thing. I probably won't get to it for another month or so, but I will definately post pics when it is done. I want to buy some Artic Silver to add to when I have the thing apart.
     
  5. merky works

    merky works Notebook Geek

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    i was thinking about the same, i even found used palmrest and lcd lids so i can paint them and not my original stuff. cause painting will void warrenty
     
  6. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Yea, I was thinking of looking for spares to so I don't viod the warranty. We'll see though, I have decided yet.
     
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    yoyogi4 Newbie

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    where do you get laptop paint obviously the spray paint and sandpaper didn't work for mine!!!!
     
  8. Blake

    Blake NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I believe that lmark84l used Krylon Fusion spraypaint which bonds to plastics at a molecular level, eliminating most of the paint scratching off, and so you don't have to prime it or anything. Just spray and go.
     
  9. Mark

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    Sorry for not responding sooner. Blake is correct, I used Krylon Fusion spraypaint from Walmart.
     
  10. mikeeeeeee

    mikeeeeeee Notebook Enthusiast

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    wrong thread. dang.