
I've done 80% of the work on my mame cabinet and next up is the control panel. I plan on using the ORIGINAL control panel that came on the Final Fight cabinet that I had. After I removed all the vinyl, i found it already had been drilled over with other holes.
Well, in addition to those already drilled, I attempted to drill holes so that I would have 3 fire buttons on top, 3 on bottom, and one button slightly diagonal to the right....for both player 1 and 2.
As you can see after I did this, I came up with the world's UGLIEST control panel. My question is do I need to patch up those holes that are no longer "connected"? I have some holes either right next to each other or right on top that are no longer separated by any wood. So my concern is when I apply the Happ Pica Vinyl, it will sink down where there is no wood support. I do plan to overlay plexiglass on top, but am concerned about the "sinking" of the black vinyl.
Should I patch and bridge the holes that are no longer separated? Or will I be OK? Thanks!