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Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by filt »

js2 wrote: post #62
thelonelygod wrote: post #34

This is nifty, but I don't really see why this beats using a case. I've been switching laptop cases for a while (actually need to get a new one) and I put them up on my wall when I'm done. Checkout a photo - https://imgur.com/a/nWz95Ex They're like $15 on Amazon and I honestly don't mind that people can see them since the laptop is going to be covered in stickers and won't be looking like something off the shelf anyw…

A case makes the laptop thicker and heavier. My wife and kids have cases on their MBAs and I don’t care for them at all.

Damn that's harsh. They're still your family!

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Post by awinder »

amelius wrote: post #61
thelonelygod wrote: post #34

This is nifty, but I don't really see why this beats using a case. I've been switching laptop cases for a while (actually need to get a new one) and I put them up on my wall when I'm done. Checkout a photo - https://imgur.com/a/nWz95Ex They're like $15 on Amazon and I honestly don't mind that people can see them since the laptop is going to be covered in stickers and won't be looking like something off the shelf anyw…

You didn't leave any room for the Apple logo to shine through ...

I miss MagSafe from a practical standpoint but the non-lit new MacBooks pro was a real heartbreaker. It looked great / was iconic on its own but there were great mods over the years

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by gonehome »

duxup wrote: post #59

Are people often reselling their laptops? I wanted to downsize my laptop recently and found that the places to sell hard to find amounts offered ...not worth it. One thing I found amusing is that they sell whole packs of "laptop stickers" on Amazon. I just sort of assumed they were like travel stickers you gather over time but.... I guess not.

If you live in a place that has a strong tech market, then reselling is worth it (on craigslist).

Apple gear resells really well, in Palo Alto I usually get 60-70% of the cost on resale. In some instances this makes it worth it to buy new gear every year (particularly with phones) to maximize the resale value and keep new hardware.

When I lived in Buffalo I couldn't sell anything.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by jiveturkey »

Lot of effort for something you can buy pre-cut, off the shelf at many places. you can get matching color, or any number of background designs.

his only covers the top. i have top, bottom, keyboard surround, and trackpad covered.

i'm most ambivalent about the trackpad. the silky smooth texture of a naked pad is amazing. but i really hate how it picks up rub marks after a relatively short period.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by pimlottc »

css wrote: post #40

I used a flat white Dbrand skin and put my stickers on top. My stickers have 100% coverage: https://twitter.com/rxcs/status/888214143097987072 . No problems after 2 years aside from some slight fading of the colors on the reflective stickers. If OP is in this thread, check out 3M 1080 (or newer) series. It is used on cars, designed to not bubble or leave residue, and comes in clear.

Nice, how do you keep the Apple logo clear? You just cut the stickers carefully before applying? The shape is still quite well defined.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by css »

pimlottc wrote: post #77
css wrote: post #40

I used a flat white Dbrand skin and put my stickers on top. My stickers have 100% coverage: https://twitter.com/rxcs/status/888214143097987072 . No problems after 2 years aside from some slight fading of the colors on the reflective stickers. If OP is in this thread, check out 3M 1080 (or newer) series. It is used on cars, designed to not bubble or leave residue, and comes in clear.

Nice, how do you keep the Apple logo clear? You just cut the stickers carefully before applying? The shape is still quite well defined.

The Apple logo is recessed enough that I could trace it easily with an x-acto knife. The stickers I used didn't stick to it very well, interestingly, and just peeled right off.

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Post by DarkStar851 »

tomkinstinch wrote: post #44
lttlrck wrote: post #17

3M adhesive remover is amazing stuff. It beats Goo Gone by a wide margin, I recently used it to remove PETG residue from my 3D printer bed and that stuff is gnarly. 3M 38983 General Purpose Adhesive Remover - 12 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EBNTYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cU...

Helpful tip, thanks. Here's the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in case anyone is curious what's in 3M 38983 General Purpose Adhesive Remover[1]: Mostly methyl acetate, with some naptha, xylene, and a small amount of ethylbenzene. Definitely worth heeding the precautionary statements... For contrast, "Goo Gone" is mostly naptha-like light petroleum distillate with small fractions of limonene and orange extract[2]. 1. https:/…

This stuff is basically Goo Gone without the plant goodies and some aircraft paint thinner. It will remove most paint and clear coats so be careful!

edit: I misread xylene as toluene, whoops! It still isn't the most paint-friendly if you don't have a durable surface though.

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