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    Dat Finish

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by 1rarebuy, Aug 10, 2012.

  1. 1rarebuy

    1rarebuy Notebook Guru

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    I'm looking for a very particular type of vinyl wrap for my incoming Sager.

    VAIO Z

    In the first few minutes of that video you will see a Sony VAIO Z13, Japanese edition, in Premium Glossy Carbon Fiber.

    Now I know there are carbon fiber wraps. And I know there are brushed aluminum wraps. But Dayum. Look at that thing. If I could get that finish on my new laptop I'd die a happy man.

    So if anyone has any suggestions or can provide me a link to some wrap or sticker or skin that captures that look (without the VAIO logo obviously) I will be your +rep slave for life.
     
    1rarebuy, Aug 10, 2012
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    Well THIS dude did a somewhat skin for the P150EM..
     
    jaug1337, Aug 10, 2012
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    1rarebuy Notebook Guru

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    Well it's a good start. I am the opposite of most on this forum-I prefer glossy over matte. I'm a clean freak so it won't be a problem.

    I'm still looking for that glossy aluminum brushed look. It just has to be dark in color, maybe I used the wrong adjectives? I'll post back here when I find it.
     
    1rarebuy, Aug 10, 2012
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    I definitely prefer the matte look. With my ocd for finger prints and smudges, I'd go crazy with a glossy finish. That's one that that always bothered me about the hp laptops I'd see at best buy when browsing. That metal panel for the touch pad and glossy strip where you rest your hands to type would drive me up the wall.
     
    Foreverlost, Aug 23, 2012
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    Some people say that they don't notice the differences once they use the machine....
     
    jaug1337, Aug 25, 2012
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