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    I painted my HP DV8000 Series Laptop

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by DCLXVI, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. DCLXVI

    DCLXVI Newbie

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    I spent about a month of preparation and about 10 hours collectively of actual work on my laptop. I'm not done as I still need to add a few more coats of clear coat and I'll end up waxing it in a week or so to get it to really shine. Let me know what you guys think.

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    DCLXVI, Apr 7, 2008
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    First off, welcome to the boards

    It looks pretty nice.

    The red contrasts nicely with the black.

    I hope you outlined and sanded the case a bit before painting over it.

    To get a nice shine, spray a layer of clear over the system.
    Wait until its dry, and then wetsand the clear. Do this about 3-4 times.
    By layer 4 the surface will be super smooth and very reflective.

    Wetsanding is done with 1200-2000 grit sandpaper.

    If you want the best shine, I would contact a nearby autopaint store. If you bring your laptop, and show them what you are doing, they will gladly help you an give you some good tips on how to get a perfect surface.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Apr 7, 2008
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  3. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    It does look nice. I do agree with the red and black mix.
     
    ahl395, Apr 7, 2008
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  4. enderbaba

    enderbaba Newbie

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    it looks nice, but we need to see more pic to judge ur painjob ;)
     
    enderbaba, Apr 8, 2008
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  5. bhvm

    bhvm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where are the Pics? :confused:
     
    bhvm, Apr 21, 2008
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  6. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Classic. Simply classic.
     
    KGann, Apr 21, 2008
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  7. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    U did it urself.Wow :)
     
    The_Observer, Apr 21, 2008
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  8. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    that looks pretty nice :D
     
    timtravel42, Apr 28, 2008
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  9. Jasica Smith

    Jasica Smith Newbie

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    It looks so nice. You must add more pics to make it better.
     
    Jasica Smith, May 2, 2008
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  10. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Nice work.
     
    jetstar, May 2, 2008
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  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey, that's looks pretty nice ;) :) :cool:

    Good job!!! ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 2, 2008
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