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    Can you use clear shelf liner as a custom skin?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by funkmasterta, Dec 14, 2011.

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    funkmasterta Notebook Evangelist

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    I just bought a Dell XPS 17 and I carry it to work everyday and would like to protect my investment. However, those laptop skins are pretty pricey at $20+!

    Then, I thought maybe we could use clear shelf liner? Something like this:

    20"X15' Adhesive Liner - Clear at Menards

    We need something that's 17x12", that roll is 20x180" for $5, enough to cover my gf's XPS 15 and my XPS 17 and probably a ton more!

    It says it's removable too, what do you guys think?
     
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    ok, I finally did this. It doesn't look perfect but it doesn't look too bad either. I bought a roll for $4 from Walmart. Con-Tact brand. 15 or 20ft, I have tons left!

    Way cheaper than paying $20-30 for those vinyl ones + s/h!

    Let me know if you guys wanna see pics.
     
    funkmasterta, Dec 29, 2011
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