Do it Yourself Notebook Paint Job

[wipeout]

Great job. Question though? Can this process work on a desktop? I wanting my white box to transform into a black box.

Yes

Is your case made of plastic or made of metal ?

The paint is quite different. If it's made of plastic, the process is the same.

For metal, it's a different process.

[JohnDBoone]

Here's a company that offers some specialty paints for those who are truely adventuresome:

http://alsacorp.com/index.htm

I found these guys through an ad in a trade magazine.

I don't think I have the nerve to try something like that (yet), but I would love to see what someone else (more talented) could do!!

[Slappy]

Really great walkthrough of your experience! The pictures are incredibly instructive, great job all around.

[Charles P. Jefferies]

Wonderful job wipeout! The red certainly gives your Compaq a smart look, much better than the original silver. I'm 100% impressed with your efforts.

Chaz

[Smith_X]

fantastic..

if you finish paint all of your laptop please post your update picture again I want to see the final work

[whitesharkz]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has painted the white trim on the dell inspiron notebooks??? It's not bad looking but it could look very slick with another color. I was thinking same shade silver/black/other. Anyone tried this? Any success stories?

Thanks,

Whitesharkz

[smilepak]

Man you are the ****!....I want to do that on mine!

[wipeout]

The rest of the laptop is now painted. Including the LID. I am trying to get Brian to update this article to reflect the changes !

[wipeout]