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    White Thinkpad. Pics Inside

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by charzord, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. charzord

    charzord Newbie

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    Laptop: z61t. Normal cover, not titanium

    Materials: Krylon fusion white, krylon gloss, 1200 grit sandpaper, mothers sealer and polish, turtle wax rubbing compound, turtle wax platinum gloss wax

    Time: 2 days

    Stuff I would do differently if I could: let the paint set more before handling(a few finger prints on the paint), tape better, use better clearcoat, polish more.

    Other comments: Thanks for the dude who posted the tutorial on how to paint his laptop on here, and this guy http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1400014. And your welcome for the other random pics!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/41234817@N02/ to see bigger pics.

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    charzord, Aug 7, 2009
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    can't really tell how well the paint cured from the small pix. from lookin at yur pix tho, it looks like it came out pretty nice.

    not sure how different a car and a notebook is, but have u tried wet sandin or buffin the imperfections out? if they're not too deep? good luck with that.
     
    houstoned, Aug 8, 2009
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    darthvader1432 - Audiophile -

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    very well done

    I like it
     
    darthvader1432, Aug 8, 2009
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    Kocane Notebook Deity

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    There's bigger pics..


    I like it, nice job.
     
    Kocane, Aug 8, 2009
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  5. charzord

    charzord Newbie

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    I have tried wet sanding. However, the finger print marks that I made were like......4 layers deep into the paint. I would have had to sand right down to the bottom. Not worth the effort, especially since the mark was on the bottom of the laptop.
     
    charzord, Aug 9, 2009
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  6. JWnFL

    JWnFL Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you prime first?

    Did you clear coat after?

    How is it wearing on the part that see use?

    Sorry for the questions..

    The paint job looks great!

    Congrats on a really nice job done, JW
     
    JWnFL, Aug 9, 2009
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  7. charzord

    charzord Newbie

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    No prime, just sanded

    Yes, 4 layers of clear cost + rubbing compound + polish + wax

    Holding up well, but I'm not using it too much right now
     
    charzord, Aug 9, 2009
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  8. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    It came out really well, you did an excellent job.

    Much better than the first time I painted a laptop >_>
     
    Hep!, Aug 9, 2009
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  9. anthony11

    anthony11 Notebook Consultant

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    i like the random excotic car pic haha
     
    anthony11, Aug 9, 2009
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    fifafreak18 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think that looks great!
     
    fifafreak18, Aug 9, 2009
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  11. JWnFL

    JWnFL Notebook Evangelist

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    It looks Beautiful.. I followed the link to the other site.. Thanks for attaching that for added depth... I am feeling froggie with trying some things and the added info for me meant a great deal.. That was seriously great of you to spread the love back to the other person as well as provide the pictures of your build / mod. job...

    You make me feel like I can tackle it..

    My best to you and yours and my sincere Thanks as well, JW
     
    JWnFL, Aug 10, 2009
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  12. acadaca

    acadaca Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are thinkpads aesthetically pleasing in general?
     
    acadaca, Oct 18, 2009
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