Glossy Thinkpads. black and Ferrari Red!

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beeblebrox · #1 Post by **beeblebrox** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 2:11 am

Just came across these colored Thinkpads, very funny.

http://www.ibmmania.com/tip-lecture/tp- ... loring.htm

the Japanese really enjoy fooling around with Thinkpads. Looks like the S30/31.

beeblebrox · #2 Post by **beeblebrox** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 2:17 am

actually, it's Korean.
Sorry!

astpaul · #3 Post by **astpaul** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 2:53 am

seems fun to me

#4 Post by **daeojkim** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 3:29 am

This is awesome.. I am temped to try.

T41mbi · #5 Post by **T41mbi** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 6:17 am

oh plz someone translate

James314 · #6 Post by **James314** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 7:03 am

yuck!

MichaelMeier · #7 Post by **MichaelMeier** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 8:01 am

mdarnton · #8 Post by **mdarnton** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 9:25 am

In the camera business there are folks who will strip your camera, and put exotic leathers and bright paint on it. The people who are most into this are the high-end camera owners--Leica, especially. So it's only an affirmation of Thinkpad status that someone would do this to a Thinkpad!

baraider · #9 Post by **baraider** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 9:33 am

imagine someone does this to a dell inspiron...

lfeagan · #10 Post by **lfeagan** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 8:12 pm

Some of us Americans get pretty crazy with our computers too. Last year I stripped down my uber server case and repainted it with PPG Single Stage Metallic Pearl Gloss Black (in particular a greenish tint black). It looks really incredible after I wax it.

It's about due for another paint job from getting hauled around to LAN parties and suchnot. Will have to wait for temp outside to be just right to do that though. It can be really amazing looking though in the right light. About as close as I will be coming to using Dupont Chromalusion. Man I would love to be able to afford that paint.

#11 Post by **daeojkim** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 8:47 pm

They basically wanted to replicate the optional glossy thinkpad S30 series that was released in Japan few years ago. It was limited edition so it is almost impossible to get a TP with glossy paint

They used paint tools and materials used in body shop for automobiles.

Basically, emove panel, clean, primer, spray paint, clear coat, and heat dry.
They do not recomend doing this unless you have all the tools and facilities.

For the X20, it seems like it was only clear coated. As you can see in the first few pictures, the reflection is impressive.

They concluded that red does not look as good as black for TPs and they should stay in black.

I have to say, the glossy black looks absolutely gorgeous. Since it is paint and clear coat used for autobodies I am sure it could be waxed for more shine. LOL

BILLCROCKER · #12 Post by **BILLCROCKER** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 8:54 pm

Classless.

lfeagan · #13 Post by **lfeagan** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 9:27 pm

Industrious!

beeblebrox · #14 Post by **beeblebrox** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:01 am

actally, there is a new Samsung Q30 out on the market (1000g, 12", really cute).
It comes in rubin red as well. I think that is the color, the Koreans should have chosen over the Ferrari red.
Rubin red metallic seems to be much more classy and stylish.

egibbs · #15 Post by **egibbs** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:00 am

Just a point for those offended by the gloss look -

The TP case design was famously inspired by a Japanese sushi box, and those are often laquered to a high gloss. So if you ask me the gloss look is true to the TP design.

I won't be doing mine - I like the matte finish and it's much more practical. But I can understand the desire.

Ed Gibbs

Torque · #16 Post by **Torque** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:30 am

Yuk... Trailorpark finish.

Schwaby · #17 Post by **Schwaby** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:38 am

I actually like the black glossy look.

MobileGuru · #18 Post by **MobileGuru** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 12:00 pm

I would love to see a brushed metal looking casing .. drool .. !

atlacatl · #19 Post by **atlacatl** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:21 pm

From the "Pimp my ThinkPad" department...

Fugly...

It's similar to gold trimming on car accessories: gold "H" for honda...Sorry if you have something similar in your car - I mean, no offense...It's just tacky

How to make a cool ThinkPad, into an uncool ThinkPad...Any other laptop, yes...A ThinkPad, untinkable...

Kenn · #20 Post by **Kenn** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 5:27 pm

I think it looks fine. Different, but hey there's nothing wrong with a little bling, as long as you don't get carried away with gold and chrome trim and spinners on the fans

However, I would question the durability of such a homemade finish. Nothing like having gloss coat and paint rubbing off over everything!

lfeagan · #21 Post by **lfeagan** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:59 pm

Kenn wrote:However, I would question the durability of such a homemade finish. Nothing like having gloss coat and paint rubbing off over everything!

Fortunately, durability shouldn't be too much of an issue. As mentioned earlier, I used some PPG single-stage pearl, metallic gloss black and got some stunning results. I have some pics somewhere, but needless to say it is to drool for in the right lighting. The finish is in fact very durable once hardened. Nothing short of violently hitting it with a hammer, and also bending the metal underneath, will cause the paint to come off. Any light scratches received can easily be buffed out. For slightly heavier scratches 4000 - 6000 grit sandpaper can be used to finish it down the slightest big and then finish it off with some lightly abbrasive wax perhaps to clear it out.

As a final note, for those who seek the ultimate in gloss, use 10,000 grit sandpaper to finish off a lovely waxing job. For those "in the know", that is about the grit of newspaper. I suspect some of you out there may have seen some of us crazy people polishing with newspaper before and thought we had gone loony. I think just about everyone in the auto business finishes off with newspaper before an autoshow.

kjarrett · #22 Post by **kjarrett** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:09 pm

Not to my taste either but you have to hand it to these folks for their originality and raw talent.

-kj-

Kenn · #23 Post by **Kenn** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:17 pm

lfeagan wrote: Fortunately, durability shouldn't be too much of an issue. As mentioned earlier, I used some PPG single-stage pearl, metallic gloss black and got some stunning results. I have some pics somewhere, but needless to say it is to drool for in the right lighting.

Interesting. PPG or other high-quality car touchup paint would indeed be pretty durable.

I might save this as a project for when my cover gets too scuffed to be bearable - I like the matte finish but it's so easy to scratch.

Aramitz · #24 Post by **Aramitz** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:32 am

MichaelMeier wrote:Sacrilege!
Outrage!
I can't believe they did that.

+1 !
Why not in pink with green stars !??

ThinkPad · #25 Post by **ThinkPad** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:08 am

I like it. Looks neat

mdarnton · #26 Post by **mdarnton** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:35 am

I like any color or color combination, as long as one of them isn't fake chrome applied to plastic.

Aramitz · #27 Post by **Aramitz** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:29 am

mdarnton wrote:I like any color or color combination, as long as one of them isn't fake chrome applied to plastic.

Like Henry Ford for his T Model, I like all the colors provided that it's black

lfeagan · #28 Post by **lfeagan** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 1:45 pm

Kenn wrote:
lfeagan wrote: Fortunately, durability shouldn't be too much of an issue. As mentioned earlier, I used some PPG single-stage pearl, metallic gloss black and got some stunning results. I have some pics somewhere, but needless to say it is to drool for in the right lighting.
Interesting. PPG or other high-quality car touchup paint would indeed be pretty durable.

I might save this as a project for when my cover gets too scuffed to be bearable - I like the matte finish but it's so easy to scratch.

As a note, shooting with a single-stage paint is hardcore. If you aren't extremely good at shooting, then go for a two or three stage. With those, you can finish down between stages before shooting the next stage and try to perfect each stage as you go along. If you shoot with a single stage, you pretty much have to get it perfect the first time and do it perfectly on every pass--otherwise you have to start all over.

So, you must be asking why on earth anyone would shoot single stage. Let's just say there are reasons. They are good enough that if you are experienced, it is worth it. If you are not, then they aren't worth it and you will do worse. A two-stage is likely a better choice, where you shoot the base coat, then the gloss coat.

Kenn · #29 Post by **Kenn** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:39 pm

See, I'm thinking for an LCD cover, it might be worth shelling out $40-50 and getting an auto body shop to do it, especially with PPG. In addition to just glossy, you could also get some metallic flake or pearlescent paint as well

Considering the fact that I don't have any of the materials/equipment, it'd certainly be cheaper too.

But then I imagine you'd have to wax your laptop every month, maybe change the oil every 3k words or so?

#30 Post by **daeojkim** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:28 pm

Kenn wrote:See, I'm thinking for an LCD cover, it might be worth shelling out $40-50 and getting an auto body shop to do it, especially with PPG. In addition to just glossy, you could also get some metallic flake or pearlescent paint as well

Considering the fact that I don't have any of the materials/equipment, it'd certainly be cheaper too.

But then I imagine you'd have to wax your laptop every month, maybe change the oil every 3k words or so?

I was thinkig of that too. Buy some LCD covers. Color them in different flavors of black. Change them once in a while for a fresh look. And of course wax them...

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