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    Sanding the nameplate?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by andrewe1, Apr 22, 2010.

  1. andrewe1

    andrewe1 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,


    Im selling my brothers m11x, Its got a custom nameplate on the back... Since his full name is there I wouldn't like the new owner to have it.


    Removing the nameplate is not an option, would look really odd. I was thinking maybe I could sand it?

    What do you guys think? I'm thinking maybe by using sandpaper of about 1000 I could give it a nice BLANK look...
     
    andrewe1, Apr 22, 2010
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  2. Psyloid

    Psyloid Notebook Evangelist

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    after you sand it (perhaps with something higher as 1000) you need to wax it to make it real shiny. start with 500grit , then 1000, then maybe one more higher, then wax it
     
    Psyloid, Apr 22, 2010
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  3. stamatisx

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    Or you can order a new blank one :D
    I don't think the result will be as the original if you sand it...
     
    stamatisx, Apr 22, 2010
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  4. kilthro

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    agreed ^^^^

    I wouldnt sand it.. I would just order a blank one..
     
    kilthro, Apr 22, 2010
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  5. the939672

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    Sand it? no I thinks you should just remove it. I sold my old m15x without it and the buyer didn't even notice.
     
    the939672, Apr 22, 2010
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  6. aliencommando

    aliencommando Notebook Guru

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    hey im from malaysia. I heard that the customizable nameplate is only available for US buyers?is it true? I really wish i could get mine customized... Is it possible somehow?
     
    aliencommando, Apr 23, 2010
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  7. _XIII_

    _XIII_ Notebook Consultant

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    you could ask at any jewelry
     
    _XIII_, Apr 23, 2010
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  8. Xzile609

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    Ummm Just flip it over? pretty sure the back side is blank lol
     
    Xzile609, Apr 23, 2010
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  9. Wiggy Fuzz

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    the text side has indented screw holes. it wouldn't fit properly upside down.
     
    Wiggy Fuzz, Apr 23, 2010
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  10. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    I really think you should just remove it. Whoever buys it will not be thinking about the custom name plate. If they really wanted it that bad they'll just order one from dell with their own text.

    you'll need to go to a minimum 1500grit and then purchase special buffing compound (not regular wax) otherwise it'll look like crap/cloudy. If its actually engraved and not say, just printed on there then you're not going to remove it anyway.
     
    Lozz, Apr 23, 2010
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  11. andrewe1

    andrewe1 Notebook Consultant

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    Removing it is not an option...I think its better to have something sanded than just have a little empty space that clearly looks like something is missing lol...

    I think I know what im gonna do. I'm gonna mask the name and just sand the name off completely...
     
    andrewe1, Apr 23, 2010
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  12. Lozz

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    1500-2000 grit and buffer paste then.
     
    Lozz, Apr 23, 2010
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  13. HarryTheFish

    HarryTheFish Notebook Evangelist

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    I wouldn't remove it as it might look a bit weird. Just put a sticker over the name or something.
     
    HarryTheFish, Apr 23, 2010
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  14. Elkay

    Elkay Notebook Deity

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    It's not yours anymore.. not really your problem. Leave it to their digression as to what they want to do about it. It's not like it has your SSN on it, and it sits on the bottom anyway.
     
    Elkay, Apr 23, 2010
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  15. Lozz

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    If he's considering sanding it off, I'm not sure he'll consider a temporary (and removable) solution like a sticker.
     
    Lozz, Apr 23, 2010
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  16. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    It all depends on how much Dell sales the empty plate for. If you are talking about $10 then just get a new one... If it's $100 then have it sanded by a company that makes metal engraving or plates... You can find them in the phone book.
     
    Joebarchuck, Apr 23, 2010
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  17. aliencommando

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    seriously? can they do that? i thought they are all laser- engraved?
     
    aliencommando, Apr 23, 2010
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