Colorware Painting Results (pics)

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Colorware Painting Results (pics)

I mailed my nano to Colorwarepc ( http://www.colorwarepc.com) to be painted. I got it back in the mail on Friday. The results are amazing - I am very impressed. They have lots of colors to choose from. It can be a single color ($64) or two-tone (body & wheel) ($84). The paint is very similar finish to a car. There is a clear coat that is applied that protects the screen as well. The scratches I previously had on the screen are no longer visible. I have been using my nano in pocket etc. and the paint is very durable - no scratches. The cost is really not that much when you add up the cost for cases and stickers/decals etc. The paint job they did is really amazing - I have looked over every small detail and I have not found a single flaw - it is perfect. I am so glad to be able to enjoy my nano without treating it like an egg shell - so afraid to scratch it etc.

Details: I mailed it FedEx Ground on 9/30, arrived @ Colorware 9/27, received e-mail confirmation of shipping on 10/11, arrived back to me on 10/14 via FedEx ground.

Here are some pictures:
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/3930/dsc22577xl.jpg
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/3922/dsc22552vw.jpg
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/6450/dsc22493wz.jpg

I would definitely recommend this service - I'm very happy with the results.

/Jerry

Posted on Oct 16, 2005 12:19 PM

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Jeff--

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Oct 16, 2005 12:26 PM in response to Jerry Vauk

very cool!!

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dogmom

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Oct 16, 2005 12:37 PM in response to Jerry Vauk

That is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations.

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Answer 3

Oct 16, 2005 12:37 PM in response to Jeff--

thats awesome! so the coat keeps it from getting scratches on the body and screen? i gotta look into this looks neat

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Answer 4

Oct 16, 2005 12:42 PM in response to dogmom

Wow! Im post impressed at how Colarware revieved it 3 days before Jerry sent it =)

Only joking.

*nathan

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Jeff--

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Oct 16, 2005 12:43 PM in response to Jerry Vauk

Jerry

what color is yours? I dont see the metal flake finish you have

and thanks again for pointing this out!!!!!

this definately looks like the ULTIMATE solution hands down!

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Answer 6

Oct 16, 2005 12:58 PM in response to Jeff--

definately hands down. i think he chose the hybrid color. and is the smoke color pretty much white or what. it looks like it, but i wanted to make sure it isnt like a little grey.

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Jeff--

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Oct 16, 2005 1:10 PM in response to spinningbeachballofdeath

I think smoke would be sort of an off white, but drop them an email and ask

since I have a black nano, I am thinking of jet black or carbon for the front and prowler for the clickwheel

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Rok

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Oct 16, 2005 1:12 PM in response to Jerry Vauk

It looks wicked!

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Answer 9

Oct 16, 2005 1:19 PM in response to Rok

yeah i guess i will ask. it seems kinda pricey but is worth it cause its so unique and it even protects it. this has to be the best topic posted yet.

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Jeff--

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Oct 16, 2005 1:22 PM in response to spinningbeachballofdeath

If you go to http://www.colorwarepc.com/content.aspx?id=40 and choose smoke for both options I think you get a better view of it, but I would still ask

I am going to call them on monday and will most likely ship mine to them on tuesday

if it provides scratch protection, then to me its worth the investment, especially to give it a little more of my own 'personallity'.....

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Jerry Vauk Author

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Oct 16, 2005 2:56 PM in response to ---nathan---

Yep, flipped the dates - I sent it on 9/27 and Colorware received it on Fri 9/30. I do like the idea of items being received before they are sent - I'll have to try that with my credit card bill 🙂

/Jerry

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Jerry Vauk Author

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Oct 16, 2005 3:06 PM in response to Jeff--

The color I picked was "blaze" for the body and "Jet Black" for the wheel. They have (23) different colors to choose from. I tried to take pictures that show the color the best - I took it outside on a white envelope - in the Texas Sun.

I was a bit nervous sending it off - afraid of what the end result would be. The orange "blaze" color is exactly the same as the color used on the Nissan 350Z (Le Mans Sunset). I only know that because I have a 350Z - I put the nano on the hood and it disappears - freaky how exact of a match in color it is. When I got it on Friday I was blown away by the results. Every edge is perfect - no over spray or anything.

After the paint is applied there is a uniform clear coat finish put on it - this covers everything including the display. It is crystal clear. They best I can compare it to is automobile paint and clear coat finish. Like I said I had some scratches on the screen before I sent it in - now they are no longer visible.

/Jerry

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Answer 13

Oct 16, 2005 3:10 PM in response to Jerry Vauk

Colorware does miracles.

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Viper G.

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Oct 16, 2005 4:38 PM in response to Jerry Vauk

How to make an iPod U2 :):
*Choose Jet Black for body.
*Choose Ferrarri for wheel.
*Engrave U2 on the back of your iPod.

And bingo! You just got an iPod U2 🙂

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Answer 15

Oct 16, 2005 4:41 PM in response to Viper G.

wow i would never do that. but hey its available. i would go with something either blue or white. since it matches the screen better.

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