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UPDATE:Q: Why aren't you sanding it before hand?
One or two deviants posted a comment asking why I didn't sand it. I (or my dad) actually did when he accidentally spilled some paint drops onto it but it didn't seem like much. He only sanded down some areas and the others were left alone and recoated the clear rubber spray coated. It's been past two or three weeks now and no paint is peeling or rubbing off and good as new.
Long story short, if you want to sand it, paint holds better so it should be longer lasting--but I disagree with some who claim the paint's going to start peeling after a week or two because mine isn't. Do what you want :0
Q: What laptop is this?!
Sony Vaio PCG TR2L (2004), 11 x 7.6 x 1.4" with a 10.6" screen that weighs 3.1 lbs.
...idk D: that's what the info says.
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WARNING: LARGE FILE!
As a thank you for 10 million views, I present you with a random tutorial 'u' !
Despite all the drama people are making for no reason over pageviews, I really thank everyone for visiting my page and leaving me nice comments about my work :] ^__^ Thanks guys!
I've never seen a laptop repainting tutorial so it seemed intresting when my dad asked me if I wanted to. LOL. I know most people tend to just buy a new laptop once theirs seem old or out of date (which is how we got that laptop shown above in the tutorial; my dad is in the computer business) but seriously D: If it works and does the job, why would you get a new one? '-';
If you have any questions concerning this, leave a comment, no need to note me ^^ :]
And I apologize for some of the blurry images D: I didn't know they were blurred until after I put them on the computer ._.;;
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Comments: 271
dafwcat In reply to ??? [2008-05-20 01:50:58 +0000 UTC]
so you won't have to waste money in buying a new one.
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CookieLover1 In reply to dafwcat [2008-05-20 02:46:01 +0000 UTC]
you care about how ur pc looks?
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dafwcat In reply to CookieLover1 [2008-05-21 01:53:39 +0000 UTC]
only when dusts gets on it, but not really as long as it works.
But some people care and like to make it look nice.
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ppun In reply to ??? [2008-05-20 00:14:18 +0000 UTC]
hey! i have a question:
Its really neat and all, but can you really tell the difference if you paint it? like.. does it cover up scratches.. or... make it look cleaner, newer?
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RainCookie In reply to ppun [2008-05-20 00:21:31 +0000 UTC]
It usually depends how well you've done it, but referring to the laptop that my dad and I painted in the tutorial above, it's really neat and new looking :] ^__^ You can't see the scratches anymore :] We messed a few times too so we had to repaint some areas again but it looks like a totally brand new laptop :] ^^
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ppun In reply to RainCookie [2008-05-20 01:01:20 +0000 UTC]
woah.. cool!!
I'll try..when i have the guts... maybe on a totally worthless and cheap laptop.
btw, I think I'll join your contest, it looks interesting
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RainCookie In reply to ppun [2008-05-20 02:31:09 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! :] >w< Or maybe on a old or used laptop that someone doesn't want :3 Just to test it out ^^
And thank you~~ 'w' I'd be glad if you did ^^
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Chocospire In reply to ??? [2008-05-20 00:10:04 +0000 UTC]
...o3o That looks so cool. (Did you learn this from your dad, or...?)
You sure do have a lot of random things laying around in your house. XD
If I ever do get a laptop, and it gets...
*OLD*
...then I'll use this as a referenceeee~
(THANK YOUUU)
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RainCookie In reply to Chocospire [2008-05-20 00:23:02 +0000 UTC]
LoL My dad brought a laptop randomly one day and said he was going to repaint it because it was scratched up and old o-o; then asked me if I wanted to make a tutorial out of it lawl
my dad's really into crafts and such so we have alot of paint and tools hanging around *w*;; In our last two houses, he built a little workshop in his garage so he could paint and stuff D: lol *-*;;
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NarutoFangirl1 In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 23:44:38 +0000 UTC]
I love the last panel!
"Did you paint my laptop?"
"Only if you like it."
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NarutoFangirl1 In reply to RainCookie [2008-05-20 00:54:18 +0000 UTC]
I'd definetly use this tutorial if I had an old, scratched laptop of my own. Maybe if I ask my dad or uncle...
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Ryunatta In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 23:18:29 +0000 UTC]
You wanna know a weird thing...I have the exact same type of laptop and im using it right now...
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Ryunatta In reply to RainCookie [2008-05-20 04:52:51 +0000 UTC]
i mean we both have sony vaio's X3 not the same all the way but close enough
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Shiori-K In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 22:57:50 +0000 UTC]
the last panel was soooooooooo funny!!!!! >w< I'll have to paint my dad laptop too lol
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Formel [2008-05-19 22:12:26 +0000 UTC]
I never thought of repainting, but it does look pretty ugly all scratched up
good thing I would only need to paint the top part, the rest is black
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crashappy In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 21:53:53 +0000 UTC]
absolutely awesome! :] too bad I cant do that.
I want my computer to match my tablet <3
I'd like pink bunnies to be on mine :[
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HikariMimamoto In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 21:51:53 +0000 UTC]
Soo cool!
I've never though of repainting my laptop....but I'd probably get in trouble anyways...;;
Sooo jealous! Your pictures look soooooo professional!D:
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RainCookie In reply to HikariMimamoto [2008-05-19 22:20:25 +0000 UTC]
Aww thanks xD;;
Maybe ask your parents? XD;; my dad would let me do these kinds of stuff lol :3
Aww thanks XD;;
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HikariMimamoto In reply to RainCookie [2008-05-20 20:01:08 +0000 UTC]
Well, maybe, but my laptop still looks pretty new so...But, my dad has been really nice to me lately.^^
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OvercaffeinatedSloth In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 21:25:46 +0000 UTC]
Oooh, you know, I might just use the masking tips and create a custom design...
And I think it should have bunnies.
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tired-triclops In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 21:23:02 +0000 UTC]
I don't know what's sadder:
that I can tell what operating system that computer uses,
-or-
I am commenting that I can tell what OS the computer uses.
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RainCookie In reply to tired-triclops [2008-05-19 22:21:17 +0000 UTC]
Rofl Running on Linux on the computer :3 Ubuntu XD its so cute :3
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jagscupid In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 21:02:36 +0000 UTC]
The last panel is my favorite part
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saint-looby In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 21:00:24 +0000 UTC]
Congrats on the 10mil <3!
I so wanna do this *w*; my laptop got passed down to me from my sister after she finished at uni, so a) it's no good, b) its covered in stickers she collected throughout uni and c) it's all tatty ;o;
I'd probably end up demolishing my laptop in the disassembly process though >n<'
It's still a super cute idea! ^w^
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RainCookie In reply to saint-looby [2008-05-19 22:22:12 +0000 UTC]
Thank you~!!
Haha might as well try it out :3 or if it breaks, do it anyways and let it sit on your book shelf lookin pretty *w* ~
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saint-looby In reply to RainCookie [2008-05-20 11:38:59 +0000 UTC]
It's ok ^o^;
Heee, I might do :3 it'd be a great excuse to get a new one if it breaks >w<;
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Ahsayuni-Love In reply to ??? [2008-05-19 20:27:40 +0000 UTC]
you painted your laptop didn't you XD
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Beautifully--Chaotic [2008-05-19 20:21:59 +0000 UTC]
What kind of laptop is that? I want one. >w<
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RainCookie In reply to Beautifully--Chaotic [2008-05-21 00:26:45 +0000 UTC]
It's a Sony PCG TR2L (2004) xD It's really small and cute :3 11 x 7.6 x 1.4" *u*;; so cute~
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Beautifully--Chaotic In reply to RainCookie [2008-05-21 02:50:49 +0000 UTC]
I saw it, and I thought it was the cutest little computer ever! Thank you~ >w<
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nature4evr [2008-05-19 20:14:21 +0000 UTC]
but but but... what's the clear paint for? D;
lol, good job anyway
and congrats on the pageviews :3
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RainCookie In reply to nature4evr [2008-05-19 22:23:04 +0000 UTC]
Oops D: I think I forgot to explain it in the tutorial ;o;''
Clear paint protects the paint a little better and prevents the occurance of cracks *-*;;
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nature4evr In reply to RainCookie [2008-05-20 00:32:26 +0000 UTC]
lawl, that confused me XD
I must've spent 1/2 an hour trying to figure out what I missed OTL;;
but it's ok now, I'm not crazy 8D
at least... not for that reason :3
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SharpShooter1193 [2008-05-19 20:03:16 +0000 UTC]
i dont have a laptop, but if i am to ever get one i'll keep this in mind for when my OCD-ish-ness gets the best of me (lol)
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atomicspacemonkey [2008-05-19 18:51:05 +0000 UTC]
oh wow, this is really neat. XD my laptop is getting all scratched on the cover as well, I think I'll definitely try this sometime! thanks for the tut!!
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RainCookie In reply to atomicspacemonkey [2008-05-19 22:23:30 +0000 UTC]
Awesome! Send me a pic if you ever get around to do it!
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atomicspacemonkey In reply to RainCookie [2008-05-20 00:01:02 +0000 UTC]
sure will XD I think I want to paint it a teal sort've colour. <33 that would be sweet. but we shall see when this'll happen, I am a poor university student. =[
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