that would be cool if someone made special paints for the Ti book that would tint it or add certain hue to it without losing refraction. I'm sure there are paints that exist currently taht would work...but I need it to say "MADE FOR titanium powerbook"
johnathan, little known fact, but installing the 10.1 update for OSX entitles you to at least 30 more days of coverage. it might be 90 days. i'd call them up and ask. i was surprised to find out that my iBook was re-covered by my installing OS X 10.1
Wrong Robot - im not looking to modify or anything, i just want to fix the ding that is in it...
Ender- i'm looking for the same paint for the exterior silver border. There was an old PBZone posting about some guy having some for sale, I emailed him, he hasn't replied...
Alcimedes- Problem is, I installed 10.1 so long ago... what was it, September?
For everyone else that was wondering, i concocted my own Ti-Touch-Up Paint.
Testors enamel flat white and Testors enamel silver mixed at about a 12:1 ratio gives the lighter color. Slightly more silver yields the darker color. Apply, let dry, and revel in fixing your scratches!
<strong>My iBook is a bit scratched to, I was about to post a new thread but I'll do it here first.
I heard there is some sort of liquid that can remove the scratches. Anyone know what such sort of chemicals are called?
I don't want to melt my iBook or something.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
I have seen a scratch remover for car paint... I dont think it had any chemicals in it... it was composed of "micro-beads" suspended in a nuetral fluid that gently evened out scratches... But I am not sure... about any chemical reaction...
As for the other posts relating to paint type... I would go to a hobby shop and look for a "matte silver"...
<strong>Wrong Robot - im not looking to modify or anything, i just want to fix the ding that is in it...
</strong><hr></blockquote>
yea I know, you just got me thinking...IF I had a Ti Book I woul like to be able to make it green or something like that without loosing the cool metallic look
<strong>Out of curiosity, is it the latch that is scratched?
Perhaps you can help me, too.
The little rubber foot that the monitor rests on when closed somehow sheered off. Can I get a new one?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Actually, it was the hinge right by the power button. I think I must have been careless and been overzealous with putting the power cord in while the top was shut, thus scraping off a tiny bit of paint. When opened, this tiny scratch rotated up into view, and morphed into a big, honking eyesore as it's right there, all the time.
(it didn't help that I initially thought it was a hair or something and scratched at it with my fingernail to try to take it off...)
RE: the little rubber footie thing... mine seems to be wanting to shear off any moment now... I'd suggest calling or emailing the guys at <a href="http://pbparts.com"; target="_blank">PowerBook Parts</a>, they were most helpful in my pursuit of this paint... And they've been most helpful in sending pieces like that to me in the past.
Also, in my exploits today, I found that acetone works remarkably well in removing keyboard wear spots (i.e. the space bar) as it eats just a tidge of the plastic off, exposing new, re-textured plastic...
<strong>lol, bottle that sucka' and start advertising at places like xlr8youmac.com
(the people who take their machines apart and put them back together are way more likely to have scratches)
from what i've heard about how easy they are to scratch, you could make a mint.
quick, hide that formula!
-alcimedes</strong><hr></blockquote>
You know, this thought crossed my mind; however, it's a hell of a difficult thing to mix- its really an eyeballing type thing... and of course, it doesn't look PERFECT enough to really market... it's just a hell of an improvement over bare metal.
Still, if anyone wants me to bottle them up a batch of paints, $5 plus shipping and it's yours!
<strong>Out of curiosity, is it the latch that is scratched?
Perhaps you can help me, too.
The little rubber foot that the monitor rests on when closed somehow sheered off. Can I get a new one?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Actually, it was the hinge right by the power button. I think I must have been careless and been overzealous with putting the power cord in while the top was shut, thus scraping off a tiny bit of paint. When opened, this tiny scratch rotated up into view, and morphed into a big, honking eyesore as it's right there, all the time.
(it didn't help that I initially thought it was a hair or something and scratched at it with my fingernail to try to take it off...)
RE: the little rubber footie thing... mine seems to be wanting to shear off any moment now... I'd suggest calling or emailing the guys at <a href="http://pbparts.com"; target="_blank">PowerBook Parts</a>, they were most helpful in my pursuit of this paint... And they've been most helpful in sending pieces like that to me in the past.
Also, in my exploits today, I found that acetone works remarkably well in removing keyboard wear spots (i.e. the space bar) as it eats just a tidge of the plastic off, exposing new, re-textured plastic...
I mean the "top" of the iBook, the back of the display. I didn't have a case for the iBook at first, the scraches aren't deep or big, there is just loads of them.
<strong>I mean the "top" of the iBook, the back of the display. I didn't have a case for the iBook at first, the scraches aren't deep or big, there is just loads of them.
I have the same thing... I would look into the micro-crystal beads scratch remover I mentioned above first. You can find it <a href="http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/gs27.htm?gid=ELECTRONICS"; target="_blank">-Here-</a> and probably at any local autoshop...
[quote]Quote from the sites description:
<strong>Unlike other products, GS27 requires no strenuous buffing. It's not abrasive; it's a super fine microscopic crystallite that works its way into the scratch and polishes it away.Â* Simply rub GS27 Scratch Remover into the scratch with a soft cloth; it's special formula works almost instantly!Â* No buffing, waxing, sanding, priming or painting! Â* GS-27 Scratch Remover is so effective it will remove even ugly surface rust from chrome bumpers.
I am no scientist but I would try finding a polycarbonate based plastic sealer with the same refractive index as the shells and it "should" make the scratches dissapear...
like I said I am no scientist... <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
Micro-Beads idea would be easier... I'd try it first...
Comments
<strong>I scratched the lighter silver on the hinge of my powerbook... was wondering if anyone had a source or idea on how to touch it up...
thanks...</strong><hr></blockquote>
YOU DID WHAT!!!! DIE!!!!!
My friend lost grip of his Ti this morning and the edge of the monitor smacked the table...its fine though.
-Ender
-alcimedes
Ender- i'm looking for the same paint for the exterior silver border. There was an old PBZone posting about some guy having some for sale, I emailed him, he hasn't replied...
Alcimedes- Problem is, I installed 10.1 so long ago... what was it, September?
I heard there is some sort of liquid that can remove the scratches. Anyone know what such sort of chemicals are called?
I don't want to melt my iBook or something.
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For everyone else that was wondering, i concocted my own Ti-Touch-Up Paint.
Testors enamel flat white and Testors enamel silver mixed at about a 12:1 ratio gives the lighter color. Slightly more silver yields the darker color. Apply, let dry, and revel in fixing your scratches!
(the people who take their machines apart and put them back together are way more likely to have scratches)
from what i've heard about how easy they are to scratch, you could make a mint.
quick, hide that formula!
-alcimedes
<strong>My iBook is a bit scratched to, I was about to post a new thread but I'll do it here first.
I heard there is some sort of liquid that can remove the scratches. Anyone know what such sort of chemicals are called?
I don't want to melt my iBook or something.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
I have seen a scratch remover for car paint... I dont think it had any chemicals in it... it was composed of "micro-beads" suspended in a nuetral fluid that gently evened out scratches... But I am not sure... about any chemical reaction...
As for the other posts relating to paint type... I would go to a hobby shop and look for a "matte silver"...
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[ 03-06-2002: Message edited by: FERRO ]</p>
Perhaps you can help me, too.
The little rubber foot that the monitor rests on when closed somehow sheered off. Can I get a new one?
<strong>Wrong Robot - im not looking to modify or anything, i just want to fix the ding that is in it...
</strong><hr></blockquote>
yea I know, you just got me thinking...IF I had a Ti Book I woul like to be able to make it green or something like that without loosing the cool metallic look
<strong>Out of curiosity, is it the latch that is scratched?
Perhaps you can help me, too.
The little rubber foot that the monitor rests on when closed somehow sheered off. Can I get a new one?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Actually, it was the hinge right by the power button. I think I must have been careless and been overzealous with putting the power cord in while the top was shut, thus scraping off a tiny bit of paint. When opened, this tiny scratch rotated up into view, and morphed into a big, honking eyesore as it's right there, all the time.
(it didn't help that I initially thought it was a hair or something and scratched at it with my fingernail to try to take it off...)
RE: the little rubber footie thing... mine seems to be wanting to shear off any moment now... I'd suggest calling or emailing the guys at <a href="http://pbparts.com"; target="_blank">PowerBook Parts</a>, they were most helpful in my pursuit of this paint... And they've been most helpful in sending pieces like that to me in the past.
Also, in my exploits today, I found that acetone works remarkably well in removing keyboard wear spots (i.e. the space bar) as it eats just a tidge of the plastic off, exposing new, re-textured plastic...
<strong>lol, bottle that sucka' and start advertising at places like xlr8youmac.com
(the people who take their machines apart and put them back together are way more likely to have scratches)
from what i've heard about how easy they are to scratch, you could make a mint.
quick, hide that formula!
-alcimedes</strong><hr></blockquote>
You know, this thought crossed my mind; however, it's a hell of a difficult thing to mix- its really an eyeballing type thing... and of course, it doesn't look PERFECT enough to really market... it's just a hell of an improvement over bare metal.
Still, if anyone wants me to bottle them up a batch of paints, $5 plus shipping and it's yours!
<strong>Out of curiosity, is it the latch that is scratched?
Perhaps you can help me, too.
The little rubber foot that the monitor rests on when closed somehow sheered off. Can I get a new one?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Actually, it was the hinge right by the power button. I think I must have been careless and been overzealous with putting the power cord in while the top was shut, thus scraping off a tiny bit of paint. When opened, this tiny scratch rotated up into view, and morphed into a big, honking eyesore as it's right there, all the time.
(it didn't help that I initially thought it was a hair or something and scratched at it with my fingernail to try to take it off...)
RE: the little rubber footie thing... mine seems to be wanting to shear off any moment now... I'd suggest calling or emailing the guys at <a href="http://pbparts.com"; target="_blank">PowerBook Parts</a>, they were most helpful in my pursuit of this paint... And they've been most helpful in sending pieces like that to me in the past.
Also, in my exploits today, I found that acetone works remarkably well in removing keyboard wear spots (i.e. the space bar) as it eats just a tidge of the plastic off, exposing new, re-textured plastic...
I mean the "top" of the iBook, the back of the display. I didn't have a case for the iBook at first, the scraches aren't deep or big, there is just loads of them.
And it annoys me, really, really much.
<img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
<strong>I mean the "top" of the iBook, the back of the display. I didn't have a case for the iBook at first, the scraches aren't deep or big, there is just loads of them.
And it annoys me, really, really much.
<img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Hey Fobie...
I have the same thing... I would look into the micro-crystal beads scratch remover I mentioned above first. You can find it <a href="http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/gs27.htm?gid=ELECTRONICS"; target="_blank">-Here-</a> and probably at any local autoshop...
[quote]Quote from the sites description:
<strong>Unlike other products, GS27 requires no strenuous buffing. It's not abrasive; it's a super fine microscopic crystallite that works its way into the scratch and polishes it away.Â* Simply rub GS27 Scratch Remover into the scratch with a soft cloth; it's special formula works almost instantly!Â* No buffing, waxing, sanding, priming or painting! Â* GS-27 Scratch Remover is so effective it will remove even ugly surface rust from chrome bumpers.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
the only other idea that comes to mind would be to find a plastic sealer with the same light refractive index of the ibook outer shell that is a "CALIBRE polycarbonate"... which you can find <a href="http://www.dow.com/engineeringplastics/tech/guide/display.htm?guide=prop02.htm"; target="_blank">-Here-</a>...
I am no scientist but I would try finding a polycarbonate based plastic sealer with the same refractive index as the shells and it "should" make the scratches dissapear...
like I said I am no scientist... <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
Micro-Beads idea would be easier... I'd try it first...
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