UK parts suppliers?

[badgerjohn]

Hi all, came across a number of US based suppliers of sticks, buttons etc and wondered if there were any UK based sites for these parts?

Sorry if it's been asked a million times...

[polaris]

click on the advert above that says arcade controls, Ultimarc is a UK company , though the default USA settings will lead you to think otherwise. as far as other vendors are concerned, google will help you more than i can. you may need to look overseas for certain things anyway 

[Franco B]

Check out www.gremlinsolutions.co.uk too.

[Si the Sigh]

Check out www.gremlinsolutions.co.uk too.

Highly recommended!

[Grasshopper]

I've just been browsing Ebay and came across a company that sells self adhesive vinyl. They also have a website.

http://vinyldepot.co.uk/

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/vinyldepot-retail

What caught my eye is that they sell vinyl in a black leather pattern and the rolls they sell are big enough to cover the sides of a cab. The only vinyl material I've been able to find locally is Fablon but the rolls were too small for cab use and as far as I can tell Fablon is not available in black leather.

I should point out that I've never bought anything from this company so this isn't really a recommendation or anything. But there are so few options for UK builders, I though my discovery was worth mentioning.

[shrunkenmaster]

I've just been browsing Ebay and came across a company that sells self adhesive vinyl. They also have a website.

http://vinyldepot.co.uk/

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/vinyldepot-retail

I've used Vinyl Depot a couple of times, both black and woodgrain vinyl - can definitely recommend them for UK builders.

[Grasshopper]

I've used Vinyl Depot a couple of times, both black and woodgrain vinyl - can definitely recommend them for UK builders.

Can you tell me how it compares with Fablon?

[shrunkenmaster]

I've used Vinyl Depot a couple of times, both black and woodgrain vinyl - can definitely recommend them for UK builders.

Can you tell me how it compares with Fablon?

I'm pretty sure it's the same to all intents and purposes, just a different brand. I had no problem applying it, so long as your surface is smooth. All you need is a straight edge - a length of smooth wood or a metal metre rule - I've used both. Have a look in my sig for the Tron Mini with woodgrain vinyl, or the Mystery Machine with black vinyl, both DC-Fix from Vinyl Depot.

[Grasshopper]

I'm pretty sure it's the same to all intents and purposes, just a different brand. I had no problem applying it, so long as your surface is smooth. All you need is a straight edge - a length of smooth wood or a metal metre rule - I've used both. Have a look in my sig for the Tron Mini with woodgrain vinyl, or the Mystery Machine with black vinyl, both DC-Fix from Vinyl Depot.

Hmmm, I don't normally go for the fake wood grain look but I have to say it looks damn good from the pictures. Maybe I'll have to reconsider. I wish I'd known about this stuff when I build my first control panel. I painted the sides with some awful paint that I got from B&Q which never seems to dry properly. Vinyl would have looked much more professional and would have involved less work as well.

Did you apply the vinyl to bare wood, or did you apply some kind of sealant or paint first? If the vinyl got damaged, I'd like to be in a position to just peel it off and apply another roll.

[shrunkenmaster]

You need to prime first, yes. I used MDF primer as the cab is MDF. The better you sand it the better the vinyl will look - any rough bits will stick out like a sore thumb.