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sofakng:

I'm getting ready to get my control panel overlay printed.  Up until this point I had my mind completely set on using my 5/8" MDF, then having an overlay, then using plexiglass or lexan.

However now I'm hearing people recommend just getting the THICK vinyl print from ClassicArcadeGrafix and not using any plexiglass or lexan.

Which looks better?  Which holds up better?

Which would you recommend?


Xiaou2:


 Thick or not - vynal isnt going to last as long as plexi.   It can rip, warp, crack from age or shape,  fade,  stainable & hard to clean.    

  Plexi might initially be tought to cut without cracking it - but once its on... its all good.  Easy to clean, smooth, durrable, liquid proof,  protects underlying art from damages/dirt/hand oils... ect.


mahuti:

Liquid Proof? I guess you never saw the machines in my local arcade.

I think "liquid-trapping" is more like it. Cracking, and discoloring are no strangers to plexi as well.

At home, either way, it's all about taking care of it. Plexi scratches (lexan, not so much) so does vinyl. Personally, I would rather replace vinyl once a year, than the lexi every 2.



Apollo:

Or powder coated steel once every 10 years lol.

Xiaou2:


--- Quote from: mahuti on June 17, 2004, 10:46:38 pm ---Liquid Proof? I guess you never saw the machines in my local arcade.

I think "liquid-trapping" is more like it. Cracking, and discoloring are no strangers to plexi as well.

At home, either way, it's all about taking care of it. Plexi scratches (lexan, not so much) so does vinyl. Personally, I would rather replace vinyl once a year, than the lexi every 2.

--- End quote ---

 Actually, most all plexi made today is UV resistent and will not yellow or discolor.  Once they made the discovery - they changed the formulas.

 You also have it backwards.   Plexi isnt as strong as lexan (it can bend almost in half without breaking.. and can widthstand high impacts...), but lexans surface scratches much easier than plexi.  

  When I said Liquid Proof - i meant that its better to resist than bare viynal.   Liquid spilled on it mostly rolls off and onto the floor... and when cleaing, you dont have to be as carefull with solutions.

Cracking will usually only occur if the stuff isnt cut and installed correctly.  (ie: edges overhanging,  using screws instead of bolts to mount...ect)


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