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    Dv6t QE Steel Grey - paint brushing fading?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by SacTu, Jun 21, 2011.

  1. SacTu

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    wow, that's not too good then. I thought it was real metal/aluminum. I guess it is not then.
     
    myrcgarage, Jun 21, 2011
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    dv6t is not the envy my freind.
     
    zachary1g, Jun 21, 2011
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    It gives me an authentication error when I try to access to image, so I can't see what specifically is wrong with your finish. However, as an owner of a DV7TQE-6100, I can vouch that it most definitely is real metal, and I don't think the finish is brushed on. Could it be a chemical reaction? It could be anodized aluminum, rather than brushed stainless. The umber color has an anodized look to it, and they feel the same.
     
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    I was going to buy the dv6tqe since this is the only quad core machine that is less than 17". When will they come up with a 15" Envy? Guess anyone?
     
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    it's most likely the result from the sweat from your hand (as it follows the shape of your palm), which is mildly acidic and could potentially oxidize the metal palm rest. you can wipe the palm rest after you are done using the laptop to slow down the reaction.
     
    teotuf, Jun 21, 2011
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    It is real metal, but the steel coloring is brushed on. Mine came with a small scratch in the paint above the keyboard and you can see that the real material is a more plain grey, and not shiny. I don't know why the OP's is wearing off so quickly, though. I've had mine for about as long and it is fine, aside from the aforementioned scratch that was there from day one.
     
    Kahn20, Jun 21, 2011
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    "brushed aluminum finish" is simply aluminum under a very fine sanding belt. It's a very dull and matte finish. They spray on a coating that is the same color as the aluminum finish to make it shiny. It's very durable and should actually last the lifetime of the product. The only way the finish would fade so fast is either it was put on wrong or something acidic came in contact with it. My father owns a few auto body shops and they deal with brushed aluminum all the time. I prefer the matte finish to anything shiny.
     
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    December 7th, 2011 is when the new HP Envy 15 and 17 are released.
     
    iMitch22, Dec 3, 2011
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    you know theres a quad core envy 14 too right?
     
    naturelover12321, Dec 3, 2011
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