From: Brad Burean (Burean_at_email.msn.com)
Date: Sun Jul 30 2000 - 16:25:50 EDT
No it's plastic. High gloss wouldn't work. Satin or a semi-gloss. Just
don't want it to show wear from the case. This TP will set on a display
desk most of the time. I'm putting the company logo on the cover. Must be
enamel, I think it's much stronger. I think Krylon makes a good paint.
Thanks for all the input.
Brad
----- Original Message -----
From: Shawn R. Lin <slin01_at_mail.orion.org>
To: Brad Burean <Burean_at_email.msn.com>
Cc: Thinkpad Users <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2000 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: Paint
> Brad Burean wrote:
> >
> > I've been asked to put a custom finish on a IBM thinkpad. Anyone know
of a
> > super durable finish that wouln'd scuff up in a case etc? Basically
there
> > will be art work applie to the top, then a cleat coat. The clearcoat is
the
> > durable finish that I need.
>
> If this is a ThinkPad with a rubberized coating, paint will never stick
> to it (at least not well).
> You'll probably have to sand it down to the plastic first. No small
> job.
> Automotive clearcoat from a paint store is the most durable, but it's
> typically only available in high gloss. I think a glossy finish would
> be a bit too slippery for a laptop, might make it easier to drop.
>
> However, Wal-Mart has aerosol clear enamel for what it's worth. I've
> used it on some car parts and it seems to hold up to the weather okay.
> Enamel will be more durable than lacquer.
>
> Shawn
>
>
>
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