LaFonera Hardware Coloured Chassis
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This website has lots of information on using spraypaint effectively: [http://case-mods.linear1.org/category/painting/ linear1 case mods]. | This website has lots of information on using spraypaint effectively: [http://case-mods.linear1.org/category/painting/ linear1 case mods]. | ||
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+ | Today I painted/dyed one of my LaFonera tops with vinyl dye. It seems to work quite well. The finish is quite durable and glossy, but I got a slightly textured finish as is usual from spraypaint. Here is a photo with some light reflecting from it (monitor & a mouse) to give an idea of the finish. | ||
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+ | [[Image:LaFonera_vinyl_dye_top_thumb.jpg|frame|center|LaFonera top Vinyl Dyed black. [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:LaFonera_top_black.jpg '''Click here for the full size version'''].]] | ||
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+ | From testing on spare plastic I have found that you can get a smooth finish by spraying one thicker coat, but the finish is not as durable, and chips off too easily. Vinyl Dye is good for a quick, fairly good finish, but for the best quality I would advise taking some more time and doing a primer, colour, clearcoat paintjob. -[[User:Hal|Hal]] 02:28, 14 Apr 2007 (CEST) | ||
= The original Idea= | = The original Idea= |
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Coloured Chassis
Paint your LaFonera in different colours.
Just think about all the beautiful colours out there and imagine your LaFonera with this new style.
First you have to remove the Fon-Logo and sand the surface. Then you can spraypaint it in any color.
When your device is dried, maybe it looks like this one
Painting advice
This website has lots of information on using spraypaint effectively: linear1 case mods.
Vinyl Dye
Today I painted/dyed one of my LaFonera tops with vinyl dye. It seems to work quite well. The finish is quite durable and glossy, but I got a slightly textured finish as is usual from spraypaint. Here is a photo with some light reflecting from it (monitor & a mouse) to give an idea of the finish.
From testing on spare plastic I have found that you can get a smooth finish by spraying one thicker coat, but the finish is not as durable, and chips off too easily. Vinyl Dye is good for a quick, fairly good finish, but for the best quality I would advise taking some more time and doing a primer, colour, clearcoat paintjob. -Hal 02:28, 14 Apr 2007 (CEST)
The original Idea
came from http://www.uselesshacks.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1
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