X51 Paint job

[MattyB]

So I bought an X51 a few weeks ago from an online auction house pretty cheap because it was broken. I ordered the parts needed to get it going again (about $70 worth) but then I thought it would be a good idea to give the thing a new matte white paint job. Only finished the one side at this stage. Other one will be done later today. Still waiting for one more part though.

 

[sway]

I think that looks bad ass, nice job. I will most likely copy you not gonna lie. Did you sand it and everything or do it the lazy man's way and rattle can it, no prep?

tappin from the neXus 5

 

[MattyB]

Thanks. Yeah I gave it a sanding to start with then covered the areas I didn't want white. Very light sand between each coat and then a light coat of clear acrylic to finish off.
Copy it all you like! No patent on it...yet..

 

[Triniguy]

Looks good! Please post the updated pics when its completed!

 

[MattyB]

Have to go away for a week so it has to wait unfortunately. I got Win7 installed before I left but no drivers or Command Center so no pics with AlienFX until I get back.

 

[ejohnson]

Looks great!

I keep getting into my head that I should paint my x51, but I just cant find the time.

 

[MattyB]

Thanks mate. Do it! I did it slowly over a week or so when I had a few minutes here and there.
I also pondered doing a camo theme but I'm glad I went with white.

 

[STDVirus]

Damn it! now i want to paint my case lol. And now that you say it a snow camo would prob look very cool Case looks good Matty!

 

[shankc]

I like it Matty nice job m8 look forward to seeing the finished beast

 

[AeonSoul]

I like the flip-flop in the background, nice job mate!

 

[MattyB]

Haha. I was waiting for someone to catch me on that. Didn't notice it when I took the shot and then it was in a bad spot to crop it out of the pic so I left it in there. Bonus point for you Aeon!

 

[ejohnson]

Thanks mate. Do it! I did it slowly over a week or so when I had a few minutes here and there.
I also pondered doing a camo theme but I'm glad I went with white.

I have a spare set of side covers in my basement.... totally going to do camo sides this weekend along with a brushed aluminum front panel.

 

[MattyB]

Awesome! No reason not to with spare covers on hand. Can't wait to see the results!

 

[MattyB]

All done. She's up and working perfectly. Looks pretty nice up close. Gives it a little bit more personality I think.

 

[sway]

I think they should give an option of white with their comp. That looks amazing. The only thing I'd do is make the front matte black instead of glossy.

tappin from the neXus 5

 

[MattyB]

Yeah that would look awesome. I won't worry about this one though. Going to sell it now I've got it running.

Well............maybe I could keep it...........

 

[sunster168]

All done. She's up and working perfectly. Looks pretty nice up close. Gives it a little bit more personality I think.

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Awesome job! Alienware should offer different colors. ;-)

 

[MattyB]

Thanks!