JLaw
06-27-2004, 2:24 AM
Hello, new to this board. I recently got a laptop (first one for me, it's an old Toshiba 4010CDT that I got cheap). The entire thing was in great condition, minor scratches on the case only.
The only problem with it was that it was a bit dirty...and that was the start of my problem. I foolishy took the advice of (apparently) the wrong person on what to use to clean it. The cleaner had acetone in it, and now the top of my case is cloudy (that's what i get for not starting on the bottom of the case as a test).
Close up of worst area (http://members.shaw.ca/jrlaw/laptop/laptop1.jpg) (457kb)
Entire case (http://members.shaw.ca/jrlaw/laptop/laptop2.jpg) (356kb)
This is really bugging me now (okay, yeah - so I'm anal when it comes to certain things).
What I want to know is if anyone knows if this can be fixed -- or alternatively...I've considered painting the top. I doubt I will paint the entire case, a combination of laziness and unwillingness to try to tear apart my laptop.
Any known methods on repairing this would be greatly appreciated. Also, any good (or a link to good) instructions on painting this type of surface would also be appreciated. My attempts to search google have not been all that fruitful in finding details on this.
Again, I am very anal about things...and want it to look as nice as possible. I may be willing to use spray paint as a base coat...but am interested in hand painting a design onto it, also why i need help -- i have no idea what types of paints, coatings, sandpapers, etc I should use.
Thnx.
-- JLaw
Oh, also got an older Sony Clie SL10, and may consider painting that around the same time -- that I would likely do a full paint job on if any...
The only problem with it was that it was a bit dirty...and that was the start of my problem. I foolishy took the advice of (apparently) the wrong person on what to use to clean it. The cleaner had acetone in it, and now the top of my case is cloudy (that's what i get for not starting on the bottom of the case as a test).
Close up of worst area (http://members.shaw.ca/jrlaw/laptop/laptop1.jpg) (457kb)
Entire case (http://members.shaw.ca/jrlaw/laptop/laptop2.jpg) (356kb)
This is really bugging me now (okay, yeah - so I'm anal when it comes to certain things).
What I want to know is if anyone knows if this can be fixed -- or alternatively...I've considered painting the top. I doubt I will paint the entire case, a combination of laziness and unwillingness to try to tear apart my laptop.
Any known methods on repairing this would be greatly appreciated. Also, any good (or a link to good) instructions on painting this type of surface would also be appreciated. My attempts to search google have not been all that fruitful in finding details on this.
Again, I am very anal about things...and want it to look as nice as possible. I may be willing to use spray paint as a base coat...but am interested in hand painting a design onto it, also why i need help -- i have no idea what types of paints, coatings, sandpapers, etc I should use.
Thnx.
-- JLaw
Oh, also got an older Sony Clie SL10, and may consider painting that around the same time -- that I would likely do a full paint job on if any...