Using Modpodge rather than Lexan on CP

[DarakuTenshi]

I'm just curious if anyone has tried using modpodge on their control panel rather than using lexan or plexiglas on their control panel?

[drventure]

I used 2 part epoxy (basically what modpodge is) on a desk  I built. It was hair raising to work with (you only have a limited working time, it's messy, anything it gets on accidentally is toast, you have to be DAMN sure the stuff is +completely+ mixed, etc etc) but the results have been quite nice.



It does scratch to an extent, so there is that, although supposedly, a blowtorch and a skilled hand can take scratches out quickly.

And you aren't supposed to set hot beverages on it because it can soften, though I haven't noticed that.

I think the main thing is what are you pouring it over? Vinyl artwork? stained wood? laminate? You won't be changing out artwork once it's poured so there's that as well. I'd do a small test pour over as sample before committing.

And finally, If you're building a traditional full size cab, I don't believe there's a single commercial unit that ever finished the CP in that manner, so it won't look "traditional", if that matters to you.

But, from the experience I've had, I think it would work perfectly well.

[DarakuTenshi]

Hmm.... thanks. So I guess that's probably not the best idea for a control panel.

[drventure]

I think it would work, but I think using the traditional plex or lexan would probably work out better in the long run.

[Rick]

If there's an expert on the extraordinary and unique, I've come to learn that it's DrVenture.

[Rick]

(In other news, while searching for YouTube video of vacuum forming, I stumbled across what seems to be our good Dr. and friends, testing his DIY vacuum forming table on his friend's arm. Good times.)

[drventure]

I don't think that was me, although vacuum forming one's arm sounds like an interesting way to spend a weekend 

[Rick]

I don't think that was me, although vacuum forming one's arm sounds like an interesting way to spend a weekend 

(So you're saying you don't know a Randy Randerson?)

Well then, there's another Dr. Venture (with very colourful hairstyle no less) masquerading as you! There were no other 'creative' vids, so it looks like I'm a failure as a Detective.

[BadMouth]

I've seen it done at least once on here.  Not sure what brand they used.  It was over a poster and looked pretty decent.

I've done a couple bar tops with Envirotex and don't see why it wouldn't work.
I like having edges to hold the stuff in, so half of it isn't wasted.