Comments on: Protecting Your Laptop Palm Rest and Touchpad With Frisket Film

By: Cook

Cook — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:18:11 +0000

I checked out my local art store and they do have frisket film. Though on the packaging, it says that it is not intended to be stuck on surfaces for prolonged periods of time. Has anyone had any problems with this?

They also have an acetate and mylar sheet, but it does not have an adhesive backing, so I’m not sure if that’s usable. What would you recommend to make it stick on the laptop if it’s like that?

By: Ivan

Ivan — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:03:22 +0000

this is a great idea
thx for the tip!!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:13:01 +0000

Hey there. I found your solution and decided to try it. I think I even got the same kind of acetate you did from National Bookstore.

Your idea works like a charm. It’s a bit difficult to install, but at least there’s protection. Kudos!

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:14:49 +0000

I just wanted to say I had all these problems with my laptop. I use my wireless mouse and it left scratches on the surface of my faceplate. I decided to look for a film to use. I ended up using one for nintendo so your portable gamesystem doesn’t get scratched up. I did a little research on the frisket film. The two major craft stores in my area sell a brand by “grafix”. Tacky and extra tacky. To Charmaine above. Use rubbing alchohol to remove sticker residue. Don’t rub very hard or it may remove your finish.
I have looked to no avail for a “skin” for your faceplate. If anyone finds one let us know. The skins are great for the exterior surface and keyboard.

By: charmaine

charmaine — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:38:24 +0000

sorry, im just a kid but i got my laptop last year and there is a sticker on it just beside the touchpad, i peeled it off last night, and it didn’t go so well because it is still sticky today. how do i remove the stickyness? I’m so stupid. oh, and i got rust on my speakers just like yours but i cant have it HP to do it for me because i dont have time. How do i do it myself? does it work on yours because we have the same laptop. please help me. can g-mask fix the rust?

By: ebet

ebet — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:50:46 +0000

by the way, thanks for the tip.

By: ebet

ebet — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:50:17 +0000

where did you buy the frisket film?

By: Andreas

Andreas — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:57:07 +0000

This is far the best tip i have found online i have a presario c500 so i found this extremly helpfull i have the same problems around my palm rest but not that visible so i was looking for some protection hopefully this has solved my problem
Thank you

By: christy

christy — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:45:46 +0000

great tip! i was wondering where one could buy an x-acto knife? how much?

By: Shutter Box Philippines

Shutter Box Philippines — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:50:35 +0000

Hi J!

Thanks for the tip