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    Newb Question?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by 92mustang, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. 92mustang

    92mustang Newbie

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    Ok I have a few questions. I know that they have probably been ask over and over again. But just help me out. OK #1 What do I need to paint my Dell Inspiron 4100 #2 Does the texture of the laptop matter. #3 Can you airbrush a laptop. #4 What paint to use #5 (This one is off subject) Should I keep the Dell Inspiron 4100 or get a new laptop
     
    92mustang, Apr 23, 2008
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  2. ExiledDuke

    ExiledDuke Notebook Consultant

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    1) idk
    2) no, you will want to sandpaper any finish first
    3) yes
    4) idk
    5) what hardware is in the mofo? post pics so we can see why you want to paint it.
     
    ExiledDuke, Apr 23, 2008
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  3. jhill117

    jhill117 Notebook Consultant

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    It also depends on what you want to do with the laptop, mustang.
     
    jhill117, Apr 24, 2008
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  4. elijahRW

    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    I know some people do paint their laptops but I personally dislike the idea.
    1st in decreases the value of the laptop.
    2nd if you do a bad job on it(which I would very likely do) it is quite disappointing.

    Sorry I can't be of much help.
     
    elijahRW, Apr 24, 2008
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  5. jmundy1287

    jmundy1287 Notebook Enthusiast

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    A lot of body shops will do custom paint work for notebooks, try getting quotes from establishments in your area.
     
    jmundy1287, Apr 24, 2008
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  6. 92mustang

    92mustang Newbie

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    Ok Here are some pics of my laptop. Theres noting wrong with the paint I just want to make it pop out you now glossy so thats its dept in the sauce (I dont know what that means my friend told me). By the way anyone know were I can get a replacement right hinge cuz I broke mine.

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    92mustang, Apr 24, 2008
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  7. Marcham93

    Marcham93 Notebook Evangelist

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    Call Dell? Ebay?
     
    Marcham93, Apr 25, 2008
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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  9. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    Most people on here use Krylon Fusion paints, which you can buy down at walmart or home depot or pretty much anywhere. I personally would only use automotive paints on my laptop, but I have all the equipment and experience for automotive paints.
     
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  10. K-TRON

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

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    Well it really depends on your definition of a paint job.

    You can do it your self with spray paints and such for less than $50,
    or you can do it like Syndrome and i do, automotive paints.
    You can check out my paint job in my thread about how I went about painting my Voodoo.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=224877

    There is a difference between a $50 paint job and a $1400 paint job, its just how much you care about teh little things, which justifies the difference.
    For 99% of most users, a spray paint job will suffice, but thats not the case for me, i like to go professional all of the way.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, May 3, 2008
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