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    Custom Skins

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by MUFC, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. MUFC

    MUFC Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like to get a custom made skin for my macbook, but all the ones i've seen online only offer a skin for the top of the machine, but will not help cover the inside around the trackpad in the palmrest area.

    Any suggestions?

    I was also thinking of just buying two of the regular ones and cutting it out myself to fit around that area, but that can be a hassle and it won't look very nice because i'm not the best with arts and crafts.
     
  2. Matthewrs_Rahl

    Matthewrs_Rahl Notebook Consultant

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    I know some people have ordered from schtickers for the palmrest. I think they may have ordered it for the lid and simply cut it out, though.
    You could try measuring the size of your palmrest on the left and right of the trackpad, independently of one another. Determine the photo(s) that go in those areas and then seperate it by the size of the trackpad itself. This way, you simply cut out the black/clear sticker (that is where the trackpad is), so it fits around it nicely. If you don't feel confident in sizing it and cutting it just right, then I dunno. :/
    Hope that helps.
     
  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Thread moved to the relevant section.

    Johnny T
     
  4. MUFC

    MUFC Notebook Consultant

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    sorry i wasnt sure if this should go in accessories or cosmetics.

    I'm really not confident in any sort of arts or crafts so i'd prefer a company that makes palm rest covers.