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To plexi or not to plexi...that is the question.
brianoneill:
Hi.
I'm about ready to order my CP overlay and was wondering wheter its best to cover a CP with plexi or not ?
I've heard lexan is best but I can't seem to get it here in Ireland.
Plexi would be difficult enough to cut but would protect the artwork.
I also like the look of plexi...its shiny :)
Anyone not recommend I cover CP overlay with plexi ?
Cheers,
Brian.
GameOver:
I don't know the diff between plexi & lexan, but would definately recommend covering your CP with something. I finished my cab back in Oct. '04, didn't cover the CP with anything, and now it's all messed up.
I plan to get a fresh copy of my CPO from Scott @MameMarquees & re-do my CP, but this time with plexi!!!! I definately recommend covering your CP with something.
spystyle:
I am real fond of plexi as it feels so nice and smooth.
brianoneill:
Well I was going to buy a CP overlay from mamemarquees.
I was wondering if I would need plexi over that ?
It says on their website that their CP overlays are very strong ?
GameOver:
GROOVY! Thanks Craig, that tutorial will come in handy once I'm ready for that part. The only thing I don't like is how you put screws thru your plexi - there's gotta be a better way?
Brian - yes, the surface of the CPO from MameMarquees is very tough. No problems there! The problem I have is the edges - even thou I finished my CP edges with T-molding (click on my web page if you wanna see it! 8)), people playing the cab still managed to find weak spots around the edges. At first, just a little 'peel-back' her and there. After several months, major 'peel-back'. Putting a plexi cover on top will solve this.