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geekhack Community => geekhack Media => Topic started by: codywanks on Tue, 22 December 2015, 15:39:20

Title: Carbon Fiber skin for CM Storm keyboards
Post by: codywanks on Tue, 22 December 2015, 15:39:20
Hey guys,

I recall seeing Imgur photos of some dude who DIY skinned his QFR-i with this material (http://speedkore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Carbon-Fiber-SpeedKore-Wisconsin.jpg). Unfortunately I'm no longer able to find the original link.

Is there anybody here who can make this in the form of a pre-cut sticker kit, so noobs like me can use it on my CM Storm keyboard?


Cheers!
Title: Re: Carbon Fiber skin for CM Storm keyboards
Post by: Auxo on Sat, 23 January 2016, 17:05:14
You're just looking for Carbon Fiber vinyl.

The highest quality vinyl you can get will be DI-NOC by 3M

cheers
Title: Re: Carbon Fiber skin for CM Storm keyboards
Post by: codywanks on Sun, 24 January 2016, 07:07:27
Quote from: CJD_Anthony on Sat, 23 January 2016, 17:05:14
You're just looking for Carbon Fiber vinyl.

The highest quality vinyl you can get will be DI-NOC by 3M

cheers

Yes, that looks correct, but I'm looking for something pre-cut (just peel & apply) and would be willing to pay for it
Title: Re: Carbon Fiber skin for CM Storm keyboards
Post by: ander on Tue, 16 February 2016, 21:27:41
Doesn't it kind of defeat the purpose, though, using something that just looks like CF rather than actually being it? And how are you going to handle the corners convincingly?
Title: Re: Carbon Fiber skin for CM Storm keyboards
Post by: codywanks on Thu, 18 February 2016, 23:11:47
Quote from: ander on Tue, 16 February 2016, 21:27:41
Doesn't it kind of defeat the purpose, though, using something that just looks like CF rather than actually being it? And how are you going to handle the corners convincingly?

Dunno, maybe it is actually CF?

I suppose the seams will be visible on the corners.

Here's an example (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2e4yf1/very_clean_easy_aesthetic_mod_on_my_quickfire_pro/) of somebody who did the mod, though not on a Novatouch
Title: Re: Carbon Fiber skin for CM Storm keyboards
Post by: tomrhawk on Thu, 03 March 2016, 05:33:52
You could always try hydro dipping it like in this video