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    My Compaq C552 WIP

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Sylvester, Sep 19, 2008.

  1. Sylvester

    Sylvester Newbie

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    I recently picked up a C552 with a bad mobo and decided to cure that hideous top panel while waiting for the replacement board. I started by shaving the logo and the lines that run along the outer edges.
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    After a couple coats of primer, some wet sanding, a couple coats of black and a lot more wet sanding I have this.
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    Once I get the clear coat applied and polish it I'll post back.
     
    Sylvester, Sep 19, 2008
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  2. K-TRON

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

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    Welcome to nbr,

    pretty cool, its nice to see people who have the talent and willingness to tear a system down and paint it. + 1 rep

    If you arent already, stick with Krylon Fusion paint, it is designed for plastics, and makes a very nice finish.

    I am very interested in modding projects, since I do it all of the time, so please share the rest with us ;)

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 19, 2008
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  3. Knightz

    Knightz Notebook Guru

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    Keep it up its coming nice .

    Ill start painting mines soon!!
     
    Knightz, Sep 19, 2008
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  4. Sylvester

    Sylvester Newbie

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    Here's the finished product:
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    Sylvester, Sep 21, 2008
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  5. Gulkor

    Gulkor Notebook Consultant

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    WOW, Awsome job i wish i could pinit my Fujitsu blue but i would mess it up. maybe you coulg give me some hint's :D but very nice job
     
    Gulkor, Sep 22, 2008
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  6. K-TRON

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

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    Wow that is one shiny surface. I know from my experience that a smooth surface is a beautiful and reflective surface, and yours looks pretty smooth.
    You did a good job

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. Knightz

    Knightz Notebook Guru

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    WOW thats so nice and shinny.Tells us what did you use to get this nice finish item.
     
    Knightz, Sep 22, 2008
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  8. Sylvester

    Sylvester Newbie

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    As far as filler goes I used Evercoat Everglass for the bulk and Evercoat Metal Glaze to fill in any fine cracks or holes.
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    Paints: Dupli-color filler primer (high-build), Dupli-color black acrylic enamel and Dupli-color clear acrylic enamel.
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    Thanks for the complements!
     
    Sylvester, Sep 22, 2008
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  9. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    Very Nice job what is c552 model?
     
    andyasselin, Sep 23, 2008
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  10. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    Whoa, reps. That is a job well done, right there.
     
    Ennea, Sep 23, 2008
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  11. Sylvester

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    Some-what bad news..the area where the logo was swelled (ever so slightly but I'm a bit O.C.D. when it comes to finishes)after 3 days so it looks like I'll be redoing this one. The rest remained the same. This time I'll do what I had originally planned. I had originally intended to have a marblized candy apple red biohazard symbol with smoke rising from it on top of the black.
     
    Sylvester, Sep 30, 2008
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  12. Nikko14r

    Nikko14r Notebook Enthusiast

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    That will look great!
     
    Nikko14r, Nov 21, 2008
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