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    Will stickers ruin the Soft touch Finish on the laptop?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Inuzuka, Sep 5, 2013.

  1. Inuzuka

    Inuzuka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering if it will ruin or cause peeling of the soft touch finish.

    Can someone provide me with some insight on this?

    Thankyou~
     
    Inuzuka, Sep 5, 2013
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  2. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Shouldnt cause any problems
     
    ejohnson, Sep 5, 2013
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  3. Inuzuka

    Inuzuka Notebook Enthusiast

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    alright thanks
     
    Inuzuka, Sep 5, 2013
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    steviejones133, Sep 7, 2013
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  5. mikecacho

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    It did not ruin my finish, but left small amounts of residue behind that will easily come up with some goo-gone, and liberal scrubbing.
     
    mikecacho, Sep 7, 2013
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    I removed mine very easily and just relocated them to the underside of the machine. They came off with minimal effort and all I used was my fingernail :p but I did need to use some goo-gone to get rid of the sticky residue :)

    But I can't see it ever hurting the soft touch if you were to leave them on there either.
     
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  7. Inuzuka

    Inuzuka Notebook Enthusiast

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    is it safe to put like car vinyl stickers on the back lid of the laptop?

    Because that's what im about to do, awaiting for a response

    Thankyou~
     
    Inuzuka, Sep 7, 2013
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  8. tayer

    tayer Notebook Consultant

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    I don't see why not :) Many members have customized their rigs in extreme ways (e.g., painting, wrapping, etc.). Just don't block the vents on the back and bottom of the rig :thumbsup:
     
    tayer, Sep 8, 2013
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  9. Inuzuka

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    lol haha alright thanks :D
     
    Inuzuka, Sep 8, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Just like tayer said, it will not cause any issues as long as the ventilation remains equal. :) Good luck on that and let us see some pictures once you have it ready!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 9, 2013
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