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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: McWilloughby on Sun, 02 December 2012, 10:29:37

Title: Hi from the UK
Post by: McWilloughby on Sun, 02 December 2012, 10:29:37
Hi there, been lurking for a few days and mechanical keyboards have become a slight obsession of mine over the last few months.

Currently using a Quickfire Rapid with blacks and constantly looking around for cool stuff I'd like to buy but can't afford!

Also wondering if anyone has any idea how to remove the branding on a QFR? I've seen that they're fairly popular round here and curious if anyone has managed it...
Title: Re: Hi from the UK
Post by: khaangaaroo on Sun, 02 December 2012, 12:47:34
Hi and welcome!

One way to remove the branding is to do a lot of sanding. I described the process to another member when I was selling my QFR here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36757.msg695856#msg695856

You could paint your case, but it might peel as the rubberized coating comes off.

I've also seen someone vinyl wrap their QFR. It looked great, but seemed kinda hard to do unless you've had some practice.
Title: Re: Hi from the UK
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 02 December 2012, 15:45:26
Welcmoe to Geekhack!

Top keyboard - I've got one myself 9with branding).  Rumour has it that unbranded cases will be available at some stage - if you don't want to try sanding your case, it might be worth waiting for those.

As for keycaps, unless you are really attached to tht font, you will most likely replace them at some stage anyway.
Title: Re: Hi from the UK
Post by: TheShining on Sun, 02 December 2012, 16:12:55
Welcome to gh.
Title: Re: Hi from the UK
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 03 December 2012, 18:35:27
Welcome to Geekhack, hope you enjoy your QFR regardless of the branding.
Title: Re: Hi from the UK
Post by: McWilloughby on Tue, 04 December 2012, 06:11:51
Yeah I've got no problem with the branding, I think it would be a much sleeker design without it though. I do intend to buy a new keyset at some point, just gonna show some restraint and not buy everything that jumps out at me...
Title: Re: Hi from the UK
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 04 December 2012, 14:51:52
Quote from: McWilloughby on Tue, 04 December 2012, 06:11:51
Yeah I've got no problem with the branding, I think it would be a much sleeker design without it though. I do intend to buy a new keyset at some point, just gonna show some restraint and not buy everything that jumps out at me...

Good luck!
Title: Re: Hi from the UK
Post by: durainello on Wed, 05 December 2012, 09:40:46
Trying to get my hands on the Dupli-Color Vinyl and Fabric Coating on my QFR without sanding, will post result as soon as i received my spray can (Only available in the states)
Title: Re: Hi from the UK
Post by: McWilloughby on Thu, 06 December 2012, 05:48:30
Good luck, I'd like to see how that turns out.