Ask HN: How To Paint a MacBook Pro?

3 points by matthall28 17y ago ↗ HN

I've got a 15 inch MacBook Pro and i want to put the logo of one of my websites(ExplodingWumpus.com) on the back cover. I know that getting it laser engraved is the best option but i live in Calgary, AB Canada and everywhere i've talked to that has a laser engraver is either not interested or wants way too much money. So the next option i've looked at is painting it. I was just wondering how you guys would recommend doing it and with what? Making a stencil and then using aluminum spray paint?

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yan 17y ago ↗

Did you try looking at companies that'll laser-cut vinyl decals for a reasonable price? Those look pretty shnazzy. I think most companies are a google search away. If anything, I can ask a friend who had a few cut before for more info.

matthall28 17y ago ↗

oh vinyl decals. didn't think of that. good idea.

alaskamiller 17y ago ↗

Print off some stickers and just stick it on to your mac. Resale value intact. That or try engraveyourtech.com and http://www.etchamac.com/

matthall28 17y ago ↗

another good idea. just gotta find somewhere to buy full sheet clear printable stickers...

MaysonL 17y ago ↗

http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Detailing_and_Displa...

Psyonic 17y ago ↗

very carefully.

dualogy 17y ago ↗

Just remembered this German startup: http://designskins.com/ -- never tried it but apparently, upload your design and they send you the Laptop-sized sticky foil that apparently can be gotten rid of just as easily.

matthall28 17y ago ↗

cool, thanks. ill look into it.

matthall28 17y ago ↗

they don't do transparencies :( gotta have a solid colour as the background.