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CP artwork is pinched up against the perspex
« on: February 22, 2014, 06:30:38 am »
The artwork on my CP seems to pinch up against the perpsex when I install the buttons and joysticks, it looks as though someone has spilled a drink over it :(

I don't know what's causing it, static maybe?
I have the same trouble with my G4D cab, the artwork for that one was printed on gloss paper, the artwork for my current build is printed onto vinyl.
Anyone else have this trouble?
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Re: CP artwork is pinched up against the perspex
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2014, 07:20:55 am »
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Re: CP artwork is pinched up against the perspex
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2014, 10:42:13 am »
Quote from: Connorsdad on February 22, 2014, 06:30:38 am
The artwork on my CP seems to pinch up against the perpsex when I install the buttons and joysticks, it looks as though someone has spilled a drink over it :(

I don't know what's causing it, static maybe?
I have the same trouble with my G4D cab, the artwork for that one was printed on gloss paper, the artwork for my current build is printed onto vinyl.
Anyone else have this trouble?

Maybe wrap some teflon tape around the threads so that they won't loosen over time, and tighten them enough to not move but not enough to warp the art.
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Re: CP artwork is pinched up against the perspex
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2014, 10:57:51 am »
Go to a craft store and buy a matte finish clear coat to spray on your graphics. That's what I've done and it works great.
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Re: CP artwork is pinched up against the perspex
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2014, 06:39:52 am »
Quote from: yotsuya on February 22, 2014, 10:57:51 am
Go to a craft store and buy a matte finish clear coat to spray on your graphics. That's what I've done and it works great.

Fantastic tip Yotsuya  :applaud:, sprayed 2 coats and its a hundred times better than it was, almost pinch free apart from a few small specks that you cant see unless inspected closely. Thank you  :cheers:
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Re: CP artwork is pinched up against the perspex
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2014, 01:24:28 pm »
Glad that worked for you too!
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Re: CP artwork is pinched up against the perspex
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2014, 01:13:26 am »
I was totally thinking the same thing. I instantly imagined those stupid screen protectors people put on their cellphones and then when you see a window tint job someone botched after buying the kit from the automotive department at Walmart.  I was gonna say have your artwork reprinted and laminated with a matte layer, but the spray is genius. 
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