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Paint M6600 into Covet Orange Color

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Dellienware, Jan 8, 2012.

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  1. Dellienware

    Dellienware Workstations & Ultrabooks

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    Hello,

    I am trying to get orange on my M6600. I always wanted to own a covet M6500, and Dell does not offer it in the new line ups, so I guess I need to get things done with my own hands.

    I have been searching for colors that were similar. And came upon this:
    Amazon.com: Auto-Air 4338 Metallic Burnt Orange Airbrush Paint 4oz bottle: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

    Though I am concerned that it may look too reflected after painted. There is youtube video demonstrating how glossy it will be.

    Anyone have any suggestion with what paint I can use? I will be more than glad to take the risk and try painting. But I cant really do that until I find the right paint!
     
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    dvanburen Notebook Consultant

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    I'm afraid I don't have any input but I'd love to see the result once you are done.
     
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    I need to find a paint that is not so glossy if you know what i mean. I need it to be like the metalic finish like the nebula red of M17x or just the original covet system.

    If anyone can help me find the paint, I can share the results with the forum. I do not have much experience with painting. The only job I have done was in a shop class in 8th grade. So any suggestion for the process will be appreciated. I have looked closely at the M17x painted in green.
     
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    is there any video or picture that has accurate portrayal of the color??
     
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    JonasM Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well have a look at this review

    BINDERS ART BLOG: Montana Gold Spray Paint Review by Em Kempf

    She says ' It's true to the color on the cap and to the sheen (a soft satin usually,unless you have a metallic or a fluorescent).'

    Other than that its really hard to judge a color on a srceen because there are just too many variables.
    But i would make sure to check the color on another object with a similar surface first.

    Quick note:
    I've never painted/sprayed with this color so thats just what i could come op by googleing
     
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    If you want a correct colour match I would take it to a spray shop that matches paints.

    When I had my car done they put a little device on a body panel and it gave them the correct paint code.

    Would require you to have a Covet part to match the colour but that would be easy from ebay.
     
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    Bokeh Notebook Deity

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    I am fairly sure the Covet is anodized aluminum. Your best bet would likely be to send it off and have it anodized.
     
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    what would be the difference between simple paint on vs. anodized aluminum? I know that there is distinct texture.
     
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    Anodizing would be the only sure way to replicate the Covet orange - if you knew what the materials and amounts were.

    Painting gives you a different finish, but gives a better chance of getting the color right the first time.
     
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