Painting an Eee PC

[Chunkylover21]

I would like to paint the white Eee PC i just won on ebay. Could I use latex house paint?

 

[dr.stevil]

I don't see why not, but I'd go for car paint with a clear coat personally though... It will probably hold up better and look nicer in the long run.

either way, just make sure you prep it properly

 

[Chunkylover21]

The reason I want to use latex paint is because I am currently painting the walls in my room and will have a lot left over and it would be cool to have the laptop match my walls too.

Any tips for prepping the laptop as well as what to use for a seal?

 

[dr.stevil]

edit... n/m

here
http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=371504

this is a pretty good guide and should apply for the most part

 

[romeo11523]

Actually if your not going with car paint try acrylic, it can be found for $2 a bottle in any color at walmart. Steps below to use acrylic!

1- Sand surface with 180 grit
2- Sand surface with 220 grit
3- Apply a coat of Gesso (also found at walmart)
4- Paint whatever your heart desires
5- Clear coat over your creation, clear comes in matte or gloss (also found at walmart)

I hope this gives you another option, I custom paint Xbo 360's with this system. Good Luck!

 

[Kil4Thril]

Honestly, for doing this I would try to get some vinyl dye. It's the only thing that will hold up to ANY abuse. It's also nearly impossible to mess up.

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=400335+301990+115&autoview=sku