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Title: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: Valen on Sat, 27 December 2014, 08:22:37
Scotch tapes do not look very good so I am using some leftover 3M vinyl wrap instead. They come in many colors and this one has a brushed metal finish so it feels really good.  :thumb:
(http://i.imgur.com/Pi7FrO3.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: Evo_Spec on Sat, 27 December 2014, 08:32:46
I assume this is to prevent shine?
Title: Re: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: ComradeSniper on Sat, 27 December 2014, 13:37:05
No point in doing that with the black one imo, since you can buy extras from EK. It does look better than scotch tape though.
Title: Re: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: Valen on Sun, 28 December 2014, 06:56:07
Quote from: Evo_Spec on Sat, 27 December 2014, 08:32:46
I assume this is to prevent shine?
Yes, it is to prevent shine.

Quote from: ComradeSniper on Sat, 27 December 2014, 13:37:05
No point in doing that with the black one imo, since you can buy extras from EK. It does look better than scotch tape though.
Just trying out other materials besides the usual scotch tape.
Title: Re: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: Daniel Beardsmore on Sun, 28 December 2014, 07:11:56
It would be interesting to see a picture with better focus and without the glare, as I can't quite tell how well this works.
Title: Re: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: Valen on Sun, 28 December 2014, 08:06:13
Quote from: Daniel Beardsmore on Sun, 28 December 2014, 07:11:56
It would be interesting to see a picture with better focus and without the glare, as I can't quite tell how well this works.
Hope this helps.
(http://i.imgur.com/ioxR7sx.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: Dihedral on Sun, 28 December 2014, 08:08:02
Quote from: Valen on Sun, 28 December 2014, 08:06:13
Quote from: Daniel Beardsmore on Sun, 28 December 2014, 07:11:56
It would be interesting to see a picture with better focus and without the glare, as I can't quite tell how well this works.
Hope this helps.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ioxR7sx.jpg?1)


That looks pretty cool!
Title: Re: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: Daniel Beardsmore on Sun, 28 December 2014, 09:12:32
It works surprisingly well. It's much nicer than the mirror finish metal keys, which take the bling too far for my tastes.
Title: Re: Topre spacebar + 3M Scotchprint Brushed Metal Vinyl Wrap = Nice!
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 28 December 2014, 18:52:40
Very nicely wrapped!

Now waiting for someone to do all the keys :p