Control Panel lamination, how durable?

[tsaylor]

I'm getting to the stage of printing my graphics now (Back to the Arcade) -- Yay!  I'd been planning to have my control panel art printed by GameOnGrafix, where they use polycarbinate laminate which is said to be very tough and durable.  But I've also had some printing done by Basement Arcade Grafx (darkkniyt), and have been very happy with his work and pricing.  He uses Emerytex laminate, which is also said to be durable but perhaps less than polycarbinate.

So, my question is about the comparison between those two options (polycarbinate vs Emerytex laminates).  Anyone out there seen both options and know which is more durable, and whether the difference is significant?  Or would the Emerytex be plenty durable for normal home arcade use?  I'm planning on using the laminated control panel art as-is (no plexiglass or other covering).

[leapinlew]

I have both. They are both fine, if there is any difference between them I can't feel/see it.

[Blanka]

How does it look. Polycarbonate sounds glossy to me. We print with solvent inks (stable colours for a long time) and cover up with anti-scratch fine grain matte laminate. It feels much like the original panels.

[leapinlew]

How does it look. Polycarbonate sounds glossy to me. We print with solvent inks (stable colours for a long time) and cover up with anti-scratch fine grain matte laminate. It feels much like the original panels.

I wish it were more glossy, but it looks good. Let me find a pic.

[leapinlew]

This is from my tempest - from Mamemarquees (now known as Gameongraffix)

[tsaylor]

I have both. They are both fine, if there is any difference between them I can't feel/see it.

Thanks leapinlew, just what I wanted to hear.  It sounds like the Emerytex laminate will be durable enough for me.