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    Is the Whitebook painted or resin coated?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Clevor, Dec 22, 2008.

  1. Clevor

    Clevor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Received my Whitebook yesterday. I thought I'd hate the glossy finish but it does look something different than the usual gray or satin brushed finish. Is the finish a luxurious coat of paint? Because if it is, it's a nice paint job. No way it's rubbed out as too much labor. It could be plastic resin but I'm not inclined to scratch the surface to find out. Or it could be plastic altogether with some sort of special surface. Anybody know?
     
    Clevor, Dec 22, 2008
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  2. mhooper1125

    mhooper1125 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am pretty sure it is glossy paint.
     
    mhooper1125, Dec 22, 2008
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  3. zfactor

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    its a coating its not the same thing as paint..
     
    zfactor, Dec 22, 2008
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    zlaker Notebook Consultant

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    yeah.. paint goes under glossy coat goes on top.

    like when you stain wood then barnish it to give it the shiny look to it.
     
    zlaker, Dec 22, 2008
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  5. zfactor

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    but the glossy top coat from what i was told today is not paint its more of a laquer type coating
     
    zfactor, Dec 22, 2008
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    Just by looking at it, it certainly doesn't look like paint.
     
    Luthi3n, Dec 22, 2008
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    don't forget many were return due to deficiencies in the coating
     
    __-_-_-__, Dec 23, 2008
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