savas Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hello, I might be not the only one, that was really annoyed with the firger prints all over the pc when using it. And because i like my pc to be clean I did this: I personally think this looks even better than before! This is a cheap upgrade, you need a hair fan, the carbon film and some sharp scalpels or a razor... and here you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltiweazel Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Its nice to see that some one solved that annoying issue with the smudgy case. Would it be possible to wrap the bezel around the screen with something that has a more matte finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savas Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 I will do that with the carbon immitation also, but i am out of film now and i will try to film the process or at least make some photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobzr Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Nicely done i've ordered a red cover from china will also post some pictures when it is in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireMesh Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 No VTEC sticker please. Don't embarrass a good laptop with one of the most worthless car "features" of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savas Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 well, i builded a RC buggy with VTEC, and there is nothing wrong with it ;o send me a better sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletman9160 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 If i may ask, where did you gt the skins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody000001 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 My brother and I have the y510p, and have been contemplating doing something like this as well. I was wondering if anyone has seen a clear film that would work with this, and if not where could I find some awesome films (preferably all from the same place for the sake of simplicity)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwaz Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Very nice work! I'm particularly bothered by the gloss bezel of this Y510p. So much so that I've considered painting it haha! This is probably a better idea though.As others have requested - where did you get your vinyl? Is it of good quality and do you recommend getting it there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franknickzhang Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It looks nice~ This is a solution to fingerprint issue. No idea why lenovo released such a shell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpendz Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Going to do this next, thanks for the idea! Ill also post pics once I get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwaz Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 It looks nice~ This is a solution to fingerprint issue. No idea why lenovo released such a shell... Maybe the Y500's just that kinda girl. She likes you to leave marks ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savas Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hello, well I got my film from a local guy in my country, but you can find it on ebay, it is quite cheap there. There are several different films, MATT, collored immitation (like carbon) and etc, also some films clame to have some sort of micro holes for the bubbles to come out (that would be awesome) because it is not an easy task to cover big areas with the film without bubbles, dust and other trash may get on the area magically and it will be a pain in the ass to remove, so if you find the one with the hole thing, buy that one.Ignas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danpontes Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Did you use something like this? I'm interested in trying it so I can get rid of the fingerprint marks but I'm not sure I trust myself to do it properly hahaHow hard was it to get the edges done properly and how long did it take?Wish it'd work with the greasy touchpad,Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savas Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 yea, I think that's the same film i used. It took me about 2 hours, you can search for videos on youtube how they use the film, it was a bit a pain in the ass with the screen because it is big, so avoinding dust and other micro elements is hard. the edges are okay if you glue them good, i mean using the hot fan and forcing the film on the edge. But the most important part was to cut the film nicely, believe me, for the rounded places you really need a very sharp razor or scalpel.Ignas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomapollyon Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I really REALLY hate the gloss around the LCD, I would love something matte & pre-cut to fit around the screen. The Carbon shell is nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savas Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 If you REALLY hate the gloss around the lcd, dissasemble it ant paint it use air sprayed paint or an airbrush, or just find people in your country that sell the carbon film, i think you will manage to do that with no problem, i still do not have time to do this with my y500 because I am currently working on a project: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogaert91 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 that shell is a fingerprint magnet! But Savas you did a really nice job! where did you buy that sticker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamon Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Where can I get a custom laptop paint job done for eg they do on xotic PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxst Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Original KH Special Laptop black Carbon Protector Cover Skin Fit for Lenovo Y500Search for that and you'll have your cover.Thanks so much for pointing me in this direction... Those fingerprints and smudges are awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spel Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I've spent 3 hours to put the vinyl on, for the gloss around the lcd I found this: no need to disassembly anything:Banane02: and you can peel it off whenever you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc1028 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 How does the film stick to the laptop surface, does the carbon film has the adhesive built in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spel Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Yes it is auto-adhesive, make sure it is microperforated for a easier application (no bubbles). I'd wrapped some laptops and there is a huge difference between microperforated and no-microperforated vinyls. Also is good to use a hairdryer to finish the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixmy Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Got this sticker for the cover of my y500 to replace the plain look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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