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Author Topic: Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?  (Read 1409 times)

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Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?
« on: March 05, 2005, 10:32:06 am »
So I just received my order from classicarcadegraphix.com and I have to say, I am kind of disappointed...

Sure the artwork itself is GREAT!  But I also ordered a vinyl installation squeegee and it was no where to be found in the package.  On top of that I kindly asked them to cut out the artwork for me (it is circular, and I thought this would be no problem, if they didn't cut them out for you already) and when I received it I was shocked to see a very sloppy cut out job.  Fortunately he left some blank white around the cut so I could "touch it up".

So this brings me to my question,  where do you guys all think, in your opinion, is the best website to buy self adhesive bezels???  I've heard good things about mamemarquees.com..but please let me know.  I just installed the smoked plexiglass on my cab today, but I did it in a way I really didn't want to.  I screwed the plexi into the cabinet frame....

So now I just want to buy a bezel to completely cover the plexi, and just cut out for the monitor.  kind of like a cover up sticker for the screws, and excess plexi.

Well thanks for any recommendations in advance guys,

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Re: Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2005, 11:17:03 am »
I know a few people who have used Mamemarquees and they have been universally chuffed to bits with the quality of the work and the personalised service.

As soon as I have my artwork finished they are the place I'm getting mine sorted.

They may not be cheap but you seem to get what you pay for. Email them for some info.

Either that or track down a local printer/sign writer in your area and see if they can help you out.
« Last Edit: March 05, 2005, 11:18:52 am by Fat_Trucker »
I didn't touch it....honest!

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Re: Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2005, 02:03:29 pm »
Matt,
You probably were expecting what's called a "die cut". A die cut requires manufacturing an actual cutting die for the shape desired, which is expensive. So what you got was hand-cut.

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Re: Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2005, 02:17:21 pm »
So I just received my order from classicarcadegraphix.com and I have to say, I am kind of disappointed...

I've not used them, but I've seen their name mentioned here quite a bit.  If you search the forums you can get an idea of what people think about them.  Here are a couple threads I pulled up from a search:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,31763.msg270559.html#msg270559

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,26295.msg217374.html#msg217374

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Re: Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2005, 06:22:07 pm »
Here are some other places you can buy from:

http://www.arcadegraphics.com/

arcadeoverlays

http://www.arcaderenovations.com(limited selection)

http://www.arcadeshop.com

http://www.quarterarcade.com

Not sure about the quality tho.  ;D

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Re: Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2005, 08:39:24 pm »
Is it common for a bezel to be self adhesive?  It doesn't seem that would be normal and I don't think that is going to be what you want.  I say buy a new piece of plexi and install it right. 
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Re: Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2005, 08:38:57 am »
Is it common for a bezel to be self adhesive?

No, it's not common. In fact, most conversion kits come with the bezel printed on thin cardboard. You're supposed to sandwich the bezel between your glass and whatever is behind it (or use clips, or a bit of tape to keep it against the glass).
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Re: Best place to buy self adhesive bezels?
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2005, 01:44:31 pm »
I know a few people who have used Mamemarquees and they have been universally chuffed to bits with the quality of the work and the personalised service.

"Chuffed to bits"?

Is that a good thing?  It sounds vaguely unpleasant....
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