custom paint macbook pro youself

lord farken · Apr 26, 2009

with videos from youtube I was able to disassemble everything and leave only the motherboard ,take it to a custom paint shop and i three days done for $145
colorware do it over the mail and take a month and charge $450 for the same
plus i get to mod the apple jewel too

Eric559 · Apr 26, 2009

Looks cool. Not a fan of that color though.

CrimsonRequiem · Apr 26, 2009

Yeah that's a nice paint job. I'm kind of impartial on the color as well. Even though it is my favorite color, I think it looks weird on cars and electronics. >_<"

dtravis7 · Apr 26, 2009

CrimsonRequiem said:
Yeah that's a nice paint job. I'm kind of impartial on the color as well. Even though it is my favorite color, I think it looks weird on cars and electronics. >_<"

I guess I make it 3 in a row. Paint job is very well done but the color at least on the MBP just does not do anything for me and Blue is also my favorite color.

I have a netbook that is blue but it's a real dark blue.

miles01110 · Apr 26, 2009

Er... that's the ugliest thing I've ever seen.

smokeysco · Apr 26, 2009

Smart paint job :Cool:

, I do like the colour

MacGirl* · Apr 26, 2009

You are posting this everywhere, this is the 2nd forum, still don't like it.

cwa107 · Apr 26, 2009

The color is not my taste, but I agree that the paint job was done beautifully.

Well done, lord farken, I'm sure that took quite a bit of time and effort.

scathe · Apr 26, 2009

lord farken said:
you are a hater
smokeysco you cool

what did you expect, every1 would fall in love with your design? some1 might like it, others will hate it

I really couldn't stand using a computer in this color, sry to say

the paintjob is well done though, I was wondering how did you solve the touchpad and speakers, seems like there could be a problem with the touchpad especially.

Aptmunich · Apr 26, 2009

About as pretty as the OS you're running on it

Seriously though: Not quite my taste, but the paintjob looks well executed.

scathe · Apr 26, 2009

Aptmunich said:
About as pretty as the OS you're running on it

Seriously though: Not quite my taste, but the paintjob looks well executed.

I'd have to disagree just a little.
The paint is very well done, so is the system
The paint is way too much for most peoples taste, unlike the system

lord farken · Apr 26, 2009

scathe said:
what did you expect, every1 would fall in love with your design? some1 might like it, others will hate it

I really couldn't stand using a computer in this color, sry to say

the paintjob is well done though, I was wondering how did you solve the touchpad and speakers, seems like there could be a problem with the touchpad especially.

yes a few people ask me same ? the trackpad still work fine so is the button
the speakers are in the motherboard it was cover ,the holes for the speakers are big enough so they don't get seal ,however in the new one the holes are so tiny they Will get seal ,so they need to be reopen one by one with a needle;D

Sketchyd · Apr 27, 2009

i unfortunately would have to agree with the few here.

Its a nice, clean looking paint 'job'
but the wrong paint 'color.'
too strong and sparkly for my tastes.

but as long as you like it, thats all that matters :]

ADKhikerVW · Apr 27, 2009

I have to disagree with most and say I like it. It's not exactly my taste, but it is original and looks pretty cool. Now if you could pop out those keys (and the optical drive cover) and get them painted as well, it would be complete. There's too much of a jarring contrast with the silver keys and the blue body, and they don't go well together at all. Otherwise I say nice work and congrats on being original.

No comments on the OS...

B&O · Apr 27, 2009

ADKhikerVW said:
I have to disagree with most and say I like it. It's not exactly my taste, but it is original and looks pretty cool. Now if you could pop out those keys (and the optical drive cover) and get them painted as well, it would be complete. There's too much of a jarring contrast with the silver keys and the blue body, and they don't go well together at all. Otherwise I say nice work and congrats on being original.

No comments on the OS...

I 100% agree, a keyboard cover is needed. Great quality paint job but I would love it in red with a black key cover.

PowerBookG4 · Apr 27, 2009

I like it, better put it in a protective case so the paint doesn't scratch.

lord farken · Apr 27, 2009

well to tell true that no the color I chose in the shop ,I chose one call ballistic blue but I guest that he run out of that one and do it with another kind more darker.
if there were a way to change the keys color i do it but don't think is possible
the next one is going to be solid red with different jewel design

lord farken · Apr 27, 2009

PowerBookG4 said:
I like it, better put it in a protective case so the paint doesn't scratch.

it won't it got invisible shield full cover
;D

MacGirl* · Apr 27, 2009

Red would be nice.

lord farken · Apr 27, 2009

MacGirl* said:
Red would be nice.

here next project preview
macbook pro 1st gen

macbook pro 17'' 2nd gen