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    Good Spray Paint Cans UK/US

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Mortis, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. Mortis

    Mortis Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys Im planning on painting my laptop as well as a friends but I can't seem to find a good brand/source online for spray paint cans. Since Im planning on doing something a bit more unique, I dont want just any 'blue spray paint ' type stuff (what I mean is just some generic colour spray wont do). Im not sure if I should get a car spray paint or a specific paint for plastics but I guess either will do.
    I want to know if anyone knows of a UK online store that has a good variety of sprays or a US shop that can ship to the UK.
     
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    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    If I were you I would look to your local hobby shop for some good paints.

    Just make sure you do not get polycarbonate paint, it isn't for that application.

    Greg
     
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  3. Mortis

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    Any other suggestions ? Do you guys think a good alternative would be to buy a cheap airbrushing kit and buy whatever colour I want and use it to spray paint the laptop? If yes then what are good cheap recommendations for airbrush kits ?
     
    Mortis, Apr 16, 2009
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    I have had great results using the automotive touch up spray cans. The come in a wide variety of colors and most have metal flake in them for that nice sparkle.
     
    akaltenbach, Apr 22, 2009
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    Yeah, thats what I want but I dont know what brands are good or any online shops where I can get decent quality paint.
     
    Mortis, Apr 27, 2009
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    I went and looked at my leftover can. It is DupliColor http://www.duplicolor.com/. Hrope this little bit helps, they do have a estore.
     
    akaltenbach, Apr 29, 2009
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    personally i recc sem brand for anything plastic at all... its the best stuff out there. im going to be painting a 12" clevo i have here soon with it and using the texture coat to give it a leather like finish with the paint
     
    zfactor, May 1, 2009
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