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Game On Grafix Side Art
Woodshop Flunky:
I'm building a 3/4 scale arcade cabinet: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=111377.0
I had planned to use 1/2 inch plywood, and cover the inside face of each side panel with 1/6 inch laminate. That should have brought the sides to 9/16 inches thick... which would be great. However, my 1/2 inch plywood is much closer to 7/16 than 1/2 inch, so I've decided to cover both faces of each side panel with 1/16 laminate... this will bring the total width to very near 9/16 inch.
My question is really about adhering my side art. I plan to have full side art produced by Game On Grafix and I know many of you guys have gotten stuff from them. So, does this stuff stick well to Formica laminate? Is there any type of surface prep I should know about?
Thanks!
DNA Dan:
I'd use some windex to remove any dirt and oils from surface, let dry then apply. Start in the middle and spread it outwards to avoid trapping air.
It should stick very well to the laminate. Oils are probably the biggest reason things would not stick to it. I am assuming you have the "smooth" laminate and not the rough surface variety?
leapinlew:
Yup. I stuck mine over laminate when I built my tempest. Started at the top and worked my way down so I could clear out air bubbles along the way and trimmed up with a blade.
Woodshop Flunky:
--- Quote from: DNA Dan on May 10, 2011, 10:36:15 am ---I'd use some windex to remove any dirt and oils from surface, let dry then apply. Start in the middle and spread it outwards to avoid trapping air.
It should stick very well to the laminate. Oils are probably the biggest reason things would not stick to it. I am assuming you have the "smooth" laminate and not the rough surface variety?
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The laminate isn't perfectly smooth... it has a very slight texture to it.
Woodshop Flunky:
--- Quote from: leapinlew on May 10, 2011, 10:48:24 am ---Yup. I stuck mine over laminate when I built my tempest. Started at the top and worked my way down so I could clear out air bubbles along the way and trimmed up with a blade.
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Thanks, and btw... I really like that Tempest cab! :applaud: