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sdrob04:

I'm curious if anyone has tried any of the vinyl laminate material sold by Happ's--how satisfied were you with the overall process, would you do it again/differently, etc.  Also, what would the consensus be on material choice for a early/mid 80's style cabinet:  A, D, or E?

As always, thanks to those who take the time to read and respond...

Minwah:

I have used some Happ Vinyl (type D I think) - there are some pics in this thread:

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=18812 (front panel & door)

Edit: Forgot to say: I like it - it looks great :)

I saw a Centipede machine the other week which had something similar to type A on the small but visible inside edges of the cab.

Santoro:

Oops - never mind, I got mine from PartsExpress.

I used D.  I love it.  See here.


Goz:

I purchased 40ft of the Happs Pica 'D' vinyl when it was on sale earlier in the year ($2 a foot) and have refinished a couple of machines with the stuff. It goes on easy and is very easy to work with (sharp xacto knife). It is durable enough for CP's as well.

I would considering purchasing more if it went on sale again, but the regular price of $5 per foot is too much.

-Goz

sdrob04:


--- Quote from: Gozur on November 01, 2004, 10:05:25 am ---I purchased 40ft of the Happs Pica 'D' vinyl when it was on sale earlier in the year ($2 a foot) and have refinished a couple of machines with the stuff. It goes on easy and is very easy to work with (sharp xacto knife). It is durable enough for CP's as well.

I would considering purchasing more if it went on sale again, but the regular price of $5 per foot is too much.

-Goz

--- End quote ---

Happs doesn't list a thickness for their vinyl.  Was this a factor with respect to the dimension of t-molding selected, or was it a non-issue?  I'd likely apply the vinyl to both inner and outer side panels, which of course doubles the space taken up by the laminate.  I'd just hate to have the t-molding come up short...

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