No, seriously...

[rolanni]

Who here has skinned a computer? How hard is it (for someone who failed arts 'n crafts)? Does the skin leave a residue when it's removed? How sturdy are skins? Anything I should know but am too ignorant to ask on the topic?

Comments

[wdonohue.livejournal.com]

If you use something like GelaSkins, you're dealing with the same material that's used to skin vehicles (like bus ads). They come off without leaving any residue, but can't be re-applied. Treat it the same as you would when applying a bumper sticker - line it up along the long edge, lay it down slowly, smooth out any bubbles/wrinkles as you go. A yardstick or dowel might help keep things even. You can peel back a little to correct, but you can't peel it all the way off. (I've worked w/various color-proofing systems, which involve laying down big sheets and aligning them - this just adds adhesive to the mix.)

-- Brian out --

[wdonohue.livejournal.com]

Ah - I was going by the reviews I've seen of the GelaSkin & similar products, which suggested not trying to re-use. I went with a clear acrylic shell for my MacBook, but the GelaSkins were tempting.

-- Brian out --

[jonquil.livejournal.com]

I bought a skin from these people: http://www.schtickers.com/ . Note that they will do custom skins from any graphic you upload, which is what I did. It's a lovely crimson poppy on black. So far it's been on two different laptops without leaving a trace behind. I love it.

[difrancis.livejournal.com]

I know nothing. But i think they are really cool! I bought a snap-on hard shell case for my macbook (it's purple) and I like it for protective reasons. But the skins would be nifty if I didn't.

[6-penny.livejournal.com]

First catch your computer. Hone knife on whetstone...........

[(Anonymous)]

Damn 'puter acting up again, is it? I know just how you feel.
Teresa