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    Aug 1, 2009, 09:00 PM
    Neoprene paint?
    I was wondering if anyone knew if there were any specific paint that can paint/dye neoprene? I have a neoprene sleeve for my laptop, and I wanted a friend of mine to do some work on it... I know a sharpie works, but I was wondering if I can get an alcohol based paint on it?
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    Aug 26, 2009, 12:34 AM
    Hi, ISneezeFunny!

    I'm sorry that no one has yet come along to address your question! I had been absent from the site for awhile, so I didn't notice your question until I was just doing a review of the questions when I was absent.

    I've heard of using acrylic latex paint on neoprene rubber. But, my thought is that a lacquer-based paint (fingernail polish) might last longer and bend better. I'm really not sure, though.

    I would suggest experimenting on a piece of neoprene to see what works.

    Hopefully, there will be someone who'll come along who actually has experience with doing this.

    Thanks!
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    Jan 9, 2011, 02:35 PM
    If the neoprene sleeve on your laptop is a laminated type ( I don't think its raw neoprene) IE nylon or polyseter you can use fabric paint on it, the best way is to first apply a base coat, rubbing the paint deep into the fabric evenly, let it dry, (its best to heat set it). From there you can apply the design you want easily.
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