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Should I use Glass or perspex for my screen?

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MTPPC:

I used a piece of 3/16" glass cut to 21" x 23" and seemed (edge smoothed) I got from a glass shop for $25. I used 20% auto tint on it and I wish I used 35%. It turned out really nice, but the games are a little dim in bright light. This is on my  Ms. Pacmame:

 

Los Abrazos Rotos:

Thanks, some good info here.. I think Im going to go for glass but with a sheet of perspex underneath - I'll sandwich my artwork between the two.  Something tells me this isn't a good idea though.  Any thoughts?

Los Abrazos Rotos:



 I was wondering to what extent using tinted glass will hide my bezel artwork?  Would clear glass be a better option? I really want my artwork to glow as much as possible under UV but at the same time like the look of a tinted screen.  My plan is to sandwich the art between two pieces of glass.

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--- Quote from: Los Abrazos Rotos on March 25, 2012, 05:19:21 pm ---

I really want my artwork to glow as much as possible under UV but at the same time like the look of a tinted screen. 


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Now ya got me curious.  Are you going to create a build thread?  I'd like to see your artwork.

Los Abrazos Rotos:

Yep, I'll get round to it sooner or later, its discs of tron

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