Make a Thinkpad Laptop Look Brand New With Plasti Dip

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Today I am going to see if I can use Plasti Dip to restore the lid on my Lenovo Thinkpad T430.
My little experiment turned out to be a success. After a quick session of trial and error I was able to successfully apply several coats of Plasti Dip to my laptop to make it look brand new. I found that 5 light coats of dip works best with a drying time of ~ 15-20 mins between each coat.
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@Muscleduck 6 лет назад

The light coats really look great, and it's an amazing idea! The soft touch of those Lenovo laptops is really comfortable. Using Plasti Dip this way opens us to new ideas. Great work.

@caioronnau5226 7 лет назад

Could I make a suggestion? do a follow up video on this in about 3 months to show how well the plastidip holds up with time...

@AAComputersandTechnology 7 лет назад

I think that's a good idea!

@isame0085 7 лет назад

Yeah

@heckyes 7 лет назад

Yes, please do the follow up video. Does Plastidip come in any other colours?

@AAComputersandTechnology 7 лет назад

yes: plastidip.com/our-products/plasti-dip/

@heckyes 7 лет назад

Nice, may I make a suggestion for a video. Do some kind of custom AA logo in different colour and then paint it black. I've always wanted to do a custom logo on my lappy. I think I have the same notebook. Is it an x220?

@eddieoconnor4466 7 лет назад

Dude? I think it looks even BETTER with the logos covered up!.....gives it a "Noir" edge!.....I also have T-420's and T-430's and I'm DEFINITELY gonna Plasti-Dip 'em to be "blacked out"!....Thanks for the info and the suggestion!!

@herrfaust2020 5 лет назад

Thanks for this tip! Regarding the ThinkPad sticker, what I did was use Q-Tips and isopropanol to wipe the Plasti Dip off the sticker(s) when it is still wet. Make sure you roll the Q-Tip to absorb the Plasti Dip. If you use it like a mop, pushing the Plasti Dip around, you'll end up bunching it, making wrinkles around the stickers.

@loic7867 4 года назад

I put this video in a playlist thinking I would need ot for my newly arrived refurbished T530... BUT IT LOOKS ALMOST BRAND NEW! I am so happy!

@AAComputersandTechnology 7 лет назад

The 3 month update video can be found here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YQ1HCSXNHX8.html Quick correction. I think I said the T430 lid was made out of metal during the video. According to lenovo it is actually a "Carbon-fiber / Glass-fiber hybrid" material.

@grantspade2405 7 лет назад

AA Computers and Technology This is poetic because this is literally my college grant computer. Still helping me after all these years kappa

@AAComputersandTechnology 7 лет назад

The T430 is not a bad laptop. I could picture using mine for a couple more years if needed (though mine has a lot of upgrades). I find it odd that your university is still issuing students these though in 2017, with all of that money they are getting one would think they would issue you the latest and greatest :p

@kelvinchiam440 7 лет назад

AA Computers and Technology Hey Thank Man thank to fix it my old laptop just like this...

@Supergamer-tx9qf 7 лет назад

AA Computers and Technology hey, could I please get one of those optiplex computers behind you in the video for free, I really need a computer for school, thanks

@lost244 7 лет назад

Supergamer 1 Lol using the oldest trick in the book, TBH you are more likely to get a free computer from a school you can just E-Mail them and give them you're reason for why you need one. They will probably give you a older computer but its something at least,

@TechnoAlex 7 лет назад

This turned out amazing! I personally like the rough textured look the Plasti-Dip gave off. :)

@OverlandOne 4 года назад

Awesome job! Looks great. I have a Thinkpad T60 that came back looking good with some car polish, otherwise, I would do this method for sure.

@mihdifahmi9239 7 лет назад

It's good idea I have A Thinkpad T400S and still Amazing today

@stevethea5250 5 лет назад

Now I have a strange desire to hold my laptop close and dance dreamily around the room.

@TimArdan 7 лет назад

You could also pick up a new set of stickers from eBay to replace the Lenovo and ThinkPad logos if they're scratched. I plan to get a new Lenovo logo as the letters were sliding around when I was cleaning it yesterday.

@RavenVargas27 2 года назад

Dude looks like it was factory made you did an amazing job I love and prefer the rough texture it gave one of my computers has that texture

@soulife8383 6 лет назад

Tl;Dr - Video starts at: 3:29, Just in case anyone else out there came here to see a laptop get Plasti-Dip This guy must have been great at writing essays in school.. I swear he just turned "the laptop is worn and is getting Platti-Dipped" into 2min and 43sec of video in the beginning.. I zoned out while reading an article and when i finished and started listening to the video again he was still saying the same thing lol. Bravo to you sir, I'm bad at "fluff".

@rich3821 6 лет назад

I've been a lenovo guy for years. Currently restoring / upgrading an x200 to use for Linux. This tutorial will help make the exterior brand spanking new again. Thanks for sharing.

@jacobhernandez1305 7 лет назад

Thinkpads are the best!

@davidca96 7 лет назад

Jacob Hernandez I found a refurb one for $600 less than new and it turned out to be in fantastic shape and works great.

@kepler666 6 лет назад

they are not meant for gaming

@MrLele3000 6 лет назад

yes , and they're not made for cooking..

@carloantonioj 5 лет назад

@Baby McGee thinkpads are for working, I am software developer and these laptops are great.

@popespalace823 5 лет назад

Twinkpads are shit, they break if you even look at them wrong. Buy a toughbook.

@Fl0yt 3 года назад

That looks fantastic. I'm certainly gonna do it, but with deep blue color

@KingASE88 7 лет назад

When ever you post o get so happy!

@HardwareHackers 7 лет назад

That turned our really well! have used it on car wheels before with good results, its amazing how well it is to work with! We were looking at doing our Thinkpad with Vinyl Wrap but tbh that looks a better solution

@imribiy 5 лет назад

Great content! I'm thinking about buying an old school Thinkpad but this rubber panel was making me nervous then I saw your video. Thanks a lot.

@kevinbatts2804 7 лет назад

Excellent idea I never thought to use plastidip to redo my Thinkpad.

@blairlohnes8103 7 лет назад

Why not just take the lid off? Tape it up over the badges and you'd be gold.

@jaxw2628 6 лет назад

Why not just get a new lid if your’e gonna take the lid off xD

@KylesDigitalLab 4 года назад

Taking the lid off a ThinkPad is a massive pain in the ass though.

@kalijasin 4 года назад

That's how you refurbish a laptop. Good job.

@KJ7JHN 5 лет назад

Have you made a follow up video to this? I'd like to see the longevity /durability.

@stevethea5250 5 лет назад

is the dip safe for health?

@namesalvaje 7 лет назад

This is so Awesome! You make my day! I have many Lenovo's and a couple of them needed this.

@OhItsLynx 7 лет назад

So stoked on starting my own thinkpad project. Want to dual boot mac os and windows on an x220 simply because of its portability and ruggedness

@MrPlayboy28 7 лет назад

Little tip: you have tp remove the tape while the last coat is still wet.

@dennis-br6vr 6 лет назад

otherwise you would rip the plastidip off.

@lalapapa9357 7 лет назад

That came out solid!

@rafaelmora8219 5 лет назад

Cool idea, you should use and X-acto pencil knife to uncover Lenovo Thinkpad logos, it will be easier. Thanks for sharing!

@ItsJustMirko 7 лет назад

did this to my Sony Vaio and it looks absolutely nice!

@escapetherace1943 Год назад

Nice, cans are way cheaper at Lowes or Home Depot, I checked If you're going to be fully disassembling then you can probably do the bottom too, just put paper on the inside.

@graphosxp 4 года назад

This video's auto-generated Close Captioning thinks our boy is JAPANESE! LOL!

@BigDrewski1000 Год назад

Huh. I'll give this a try. I just ordered a T-430 off E-Bay, so I'm sure it'll need something like this.

@PCUser1024 7 лет назад

Love your channel! The contents are really useful / practical and interesting!

@freddybgbg 6 лет назад

Hey man, the end result looked great. I just had a few concerns before I try it myself. Did you experience any wireless signal reduction after applying the coating? I don't know if the wireless card is 2.4 or 5, but water dense materials usually cause some trouble. The antenna is behind the screen on this model, no? You wouldn't happen to have speed tests from before/after, would you?

@GreighThunda 5 лет назад

Want a better solution? Mr. Clean Magic Eraser activate it with 91% alcohol evenly clean the top. Found out the top of my T430 has pearls in it lol

@microdesigns2000 3 года назад

6:44 Ok then, it's been 3+ years now like you said in your video. It's time to update us on how your plastidip coating fared through your college years. Did you graduate? Did you get a job? Did the plastidip hold up?

@chetana9802 7 лет назад

video style is very good loved this customization may be even try it on some weekend

@namluu8296 3 года назад

Damn, you make me buy a thinkpad by watch your videos! Thanks bro!

@EXITMUSIC2011 6 лет назад

You did a good job in the end.

@justinc8157 3 года назад

I did this to a T410 back in 2013 except I used red. I was very proud of how snazzy it looked.

@no_4259 5 лет назад

Why does almost everything that looks cringe on cars actually seem to work nicely on computers XD Might do this with a Dell Optiplex desktop just to give it back its black color

@CorndogCameron 4 года назад

It's the finish. Plastidip is rough and bumpy. You don't want that on a car, you want smooth and shiny.

@Epiclyspeaking 4 года назад

Car guys: "Ah I see you're a man of culture as well"

@theleo07896 7 лет назад

I have a T420 and it looks like your thinkpad, great idea for my thinkpad thumbs up, great channel!! (from chile)

@zeljkobekcic9656 7 лет назад

The sound of the intro shocked me. Now I am fully awake.

@scarpaz Год назад

Great idea! Thanks for making this video!

@Yeshuaschosen 3 года назад

AA Computers and Technology Wow! It looks brand new! Wonder if the plastic coating will cover someones name scratched on the lid or should I use a filler first and sand it?

@mac11380 6 лет назад

Looks like it would have better grip also, neat idea.

@spencerhulme1203 6 месяцев назад

Good job Buddy! 💯

@folksurvival 5 лет назад

Yoh should try a camo spray paint job like Dade from the movie Hackers.

@adamfletcher4262 7 лет назад

Fair play that looks mint

@MF175mp 3 года назад

I didn't know that the Lenovo era Thinpads had rubberized lid as well.

@shanejohns7901 4 года назад

You should be able to do touch ups after the fact with something like a toothpick dipped in some of the PlastiDip material. The can clearly has some kind of solvent in it, and it should make those jagged spots where you cut it blend right in. Assuming, of course, that you have a very steady hand.

@mbk1251 3 года назад

There me trying it in truck bedliner ,because local Halford here in the uk ran out of the plastic dip also did over my boblbe hard case cloth covered rugsack too came good

@eniggma9353 6 месяцев назад

you are such a good boy man.

@dawn1berlitz 6 лет назад

this vid might help me restore a yoga 260 that once belonged to a school but was abandoned its scratched up badly because of the student who had it was careless

@zahlenfolge1233 7 лет назад

Wow, this looks awesome! That's exactly what I need for my T420, it doesn't look too bad tho but some refreshment would be nice. Do you think this would work out for the trackpad too? The rubber coating of mine is pretty much worn out.

@Montisaquadeis 7 лет назад

The trackpads have a sticker on them and plastidip is non conductive so covering the touchpad is a bad idea as it won't work afterwards

@zahlenfolge1233 7 лет назад

Montisaquadeis Well, no Plasti Dip for the trackpad then. Thanks for your reply.

@MrMega200 7 лет назад

Yeah you can buy a set of trackpad stickers on amazon for around $10. You just need a sharp knife and patience to do it.

@Montisaquadeis 7 лет назад

For example www.amazon.com/Trackpad-Touchpad-Sticker-Thinkpad-T400ST410S/dp/B074K1YKRG/

@zahlenfolge1233 7 лет назад

Nick Schafer A trackpad sticker schould work fine. Never thought about that but I think it's the easiest solution. Thanks.

@wazbat1 7 лет назад

Little feedback on the recording. Watch your lighting next time. I'd record with the light in front of the laptop at the end of the video instead of behind it, as you can't see the sides of the lid due to the shadow

@Heidegaff 7 лет назад

I wish I could get a cheap Thinkpad here in Italy...

@Inestion96 7 лет назад

you can, just keep searching on ebay and subito. i paid 105€ for my x220

@Heidegaff 7 лет назад

105€ is far from 30/40$ for an used one in USA.

@Lothairecliquennois 7 лет назад

+HΞLLBΞNT For an X220 it's cheap.

@Overrice 7 лет назад

just search around. I bought a like-new used x250 with the i7 processor for 400€ a year back in Switzerland.

@violetashley6333 7 лет назад

HΞLLBΞNT be happy to not be in Brazil here a used one is equivalent to a one month salary (R$:800,00)

@tironfernando9485 4 года назад

I have lenovo thinkpad l570 i7 laptop bios locked how to reset bios chip .same body help me plz

@hagbard72 6 лет назад

Just saw a video on how to restore the cover of a Thinkpad using, first, magic eraser then finishing with Nvidia cream. Tried it and it worked.

@hagbard72 4 года назад

@Raymond Which model? Newer ones don't have the same surface.

@hagbard72 4 года назад

@Raymond Think that uses a different surface.

@hagbard72 4 года назад

@Raymond Nice blaming others for your mistake.

@hagbard72 4 года назад

@Raymond I don't have any, that's because I did it on a T430 as discussed in the video and not an X Carbon. Did you even look for the video I mentioned before you went ahead with your "repair"?

@refujee 4 года назад

How's it holding up after 2 years? Chipping off yet?

@NotHenshinHero 5 лет назад

Nice restauration man

@yeti2237 4 месяца назад

Wonder if it would cause the laptop to overheat

@tanoso9 5 лет назад

Looks good. Easy. Do you think Plasti Dip will work fine on a motorcycle helmet?

@uzernaim1648 7 лет назад

So, I found a Lenovo ThinkPad T400 for 71 usd converted from 120 bgn( bulgarian leva) with a core 2 duo p8400 2gb ram. I think thats a good deal, since electronics in my country are like 20% more expensive than the rest of the world.

@emmettonline 7 лет назад

Once my think pad comes, I will plastidip it and leave the Lenovo badge covered but remove the dip from the Thinkpad badge. I don't like this shiny Lenovo badge, I like the new embossed Lenovo badge and leaving the plastic dip on it will give a similar effect

@DemeDemetre 2 года назад

does it rub off in normal use, putting it in a bag and so on

@karlsolitario8013 7 лет назад

you can get rid of the texture by spraying heavier coats(evenly) but I like how yours turned out :D Anyway if you read this, I'm planning to get a thinkpad to do web development and for daily use but I don't have a lot to spend. I only have about $100 to spend for a thinkpad. Which thinkpad would you recommend?

@AAComputersandTechnology 7 лет назад

You could easily get a T410 for under $100 bucks.

@EricVanBuggenhaut 7 лет назад

Inside the laptop also ? What about trying to refresh your keyboard ? Or the LCD panel !

@christianallen3264 6 лет назад

I spiced things up with my thinkpad and made it all black and purple with paint over the red

@inspectorlunge3887 4 года назад

I might use this to protect my collectible 1996 IBM thinkpad

@traficantuldepufuleti5176 7 лет назад

EXTRA DIP

@josgeerink9434 7 лет назад

wich number?

@ratedasmr7811 7 лет назад

Jos Geerink 6

@tomaszt1397 2 года назад

Question is : what for?

@Mitnaged1 7 месяцев назад

is it like rubber cement?

@stephenroberts2526 6 лет назад

When you use tape masks with Plastidip, pull up the tape while the coat is still wet. Otherwise, you are ripping the rubbery compounds that cause it to be jagged.

@michael_christian9461 5 лет назад

My inspiration 1525 has a ruber coating on rhe top too and it hasn't held up to well so i think I'll try this out

@wgm247 4 года назад

Video should be titled "How not to bother plasti-dipping your thinkpad...and get used to it looking like sh*t, and buy a newer laptop."

@NFTGamesplaytoearn 2 года назад

Can you tell me, where to buy thinkpad's ?

@BigDrewski1000 Год назад

E-Bay. You can get used models like this for as low as $50 plus shipping

@ShaneWims 7 лет назад

Looks great!

@WhiteDeVil3 6 лет назад

That indeed looks amazing, great job bro.

@David_Phantom 7 лет назад

Plasti Dip give away? :P Also, for some reason the cinematography looks better. Did you make any changes? The video looks....clearer, somehow.

@AAComputersandTechnology 7 лет назад

Nope, no changes. I was filming outside for a good part of the video so that might be the difference you are noticing.

@jestertech3790 6 лет назад

Why don't you try bedliner for a more perminant fix, you would want to law down a primer first though.

@kangjakachannel498 4 года назад

Thanks for your video tutorials, its amazing ,,

@SamSquids 5 лет назад

could you do the same thing with flex seal?

@dqdq7112 3 года назад

No, sorry

@DarkGT 7 лет назад

Can you try vinyl wrap ?

@WarHeadNuke 7 лет назад

Dark GT I carbon fiber vinyl wrapped my yoga 2 the other day

@anticyclingclub 5 лет назад

just my opinion but the plastidip does not look as good as the original rubber coating on it.

@maryamiqbal5763 4 года назад

I HAVE LENOVO THINKPAD X1 CARBON ......ITS LID[edge] PAINT GOT REMOVED ...................AND IT GIVES ELECTRIC SHOCKS......PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DOOOOO???????????