diff --git a/src/x301/paintjob.md b/src/x301/paintjob.md index 19262a7..d30c9b5 100644 --- a/src/x301/paintjob.md +++ b/src/x301/paintjob.md @@ -19,6 +19,11 @@ paints or vinyls that are not designed to endure such conditions. ## Using paints +Using paint is the "basic" method of restoring any surface, basically it boils +down to prep work and finding the right paints (color, texture, material +compatibility etc.) but this process is very time consuming and very easy to +mess up for beginners such as myself. + The pros of the paint are: - Could lead to better results, closer to the original @@ -37,3 +42,36 @@ The cons of paint are: - Higher price ## Using vinyl wraps + +Vinyl wrap films are thin, sticky, texturized sheets of plastic which one can +apply onto a surface, kinda like a very big sticker, in order to change it's +color. This is not news for cars and for [laptops][dbrand], vinyl "skins" are +a convenient way to change the color of a surface, they are removable, easy to +apply and can form to most surfaces. + +Pros of vinyl wraps are: + +- Much easyer prep work and installation +- Good durability +- "All in one" solution to the problem +- Very cost-effective + +Cons of Vinyl wraps are: + +- Easier (by design) to peel and remove +- Unsure about age and durability +- Cannot double coat +- Thicker than paint +- More limited color palette +- Very few "good" brands/options + +Vinyl wrap options: + +1. 3M brand, sets the standard for all things adhesive, widely used in the + automotive space and in good quality [laptop skins][dbrand] + 1. [1080 series films][3m1080], cheaper and good enough for laptops + 2. [2080 series films][3m2080], pricier but newer and more resistant + +[dbrand]: https://dbrand.com/ +[3m1080]: +[3m1080]: \ No newline at end of file