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Ordering custom CP graphics. Your opinions.
Dungeonsdeep:
I live in the US, and I am currently looking to get some custom graphics printed for my CP.
I actually work in a print shop myself, and know my way around different media types. I am going to be printing my own marquee, but we don't have the type of media on stock that I would feel comfortable using on a CP due to wear and tear. But that's why I am asking you. If the media isn't too far off to what I have available to myself, I may just end up printing myself.
I am really curious about your experiences with US sellers, who provides the best price/quality/shipping time, etc.
Also, when you receive a CP is it adhesive backed, or would I be using a 3M style spray adhesive to mount it?
I would LOVE to see photo examples of custom designed artwork you have ordered (not really interested in seeing lighting bolt designs, lol).
I suppose I am mostly curious about the finish/texture of the media, I know that may be difficult to capture in a photo.
Thanks a lot looking forward to seeing some examples!
EMDB:
GameOnGraphix prints the CP on an adhesive polycarbonate. Very durable and scratch resistant. And it looks very good. Sharp crispy colors.
Here's my custom design (300 DPI ai format) and result:
Their marquee printed on backlit vinyl also came out great:
mgb:
Everything this subject comes up, I give the same answer but its only because they do a great job and you get a great product:
Gameongrafix
I couldn't be happier with my cp and marquee.
After a few years, the cp stills looks as perfect as the day I installed it.
I have my old cp (lightning bolt off the shelf design) sitting in the basement and it has even held up perfectly.
Because tapatalk sucks, and I'm using my phone, I had to add photos as an attachment rather than embed them.
Dungeonsdeep:
Thanks guys. This is the exact kind of thing I wanted to see. These pics gives me a pretty good idea about the feel/texture of the material. Definitely am going to consider getting this, as we don't have anything similar.
Looks like with this sort of material you have no need for plexiglass covering the CP.
EMDB: What do you mean exactly by "backlit" vinyl?
mgb: where did you purchase your carriage bolts for the joysticks?
Thanks! would like to see more just for the sake of checking them out. They look great!
EMDB:
No need for plexi on the laminated CP indeed.
The Marquee is printed on some white material which when light from the back lights up very nice. I'm not sure how to better explain. On the pictures you can see this but not as good as in real life.