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I'd go with the gullwing idea first....weld second. If none of those are feasible I'd use fiberglass. Bondo will not hold up--It's for filling holes and smoothing out dents. Fiberglass could be used to do the fronts also....other threads here show how to make a template and you can always...
I agree and definately think (if she so chooses) that Jess should do a two part etching guide....'simple' tracing first..then texturing. I'm interested in both and would like to learn techniques in both.
Jess...if you would...take it into consideration please. Look forward to it!! :D
Just because the keyboard is custom made to attach to the side of the case shouldn't change the fact of how the keys are attached. You should just buy a keyboard with black keys and swap em out, and paint the other parts. Maybe you could post a pic of it to show us wtf you are talking about...
First let me say that I agree with the dude that said "Don't argue with STRESSTEST...he knows his stuff". I agree wholeheartedly as I have seen his posts and you can tell the dude's got skilz....
Maybe it's just me.....but....Vinyl is a totally different material than what is on his laptop...
Jess u rawk!! Etching takes some serious patience--and skill. I think I am going to have to try my hand at some...u got me all motivated!!
Might start on a full tower Aopen HX08 I got in my closet...got some great ideas from these forums.... :D
edit: ok that was kinda off subject. Pic...
Great paint job Jess!! Did a blue case with metal flake not too long ago and followed the same procedure you are using. One word of caution tho...after the rubbing compound most will advise you to wait thirty days before you wax the case. Something to do with the curing process. Just a...