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| Tiger-Heli:
--- Quote from: M3talhead on June 11, 2005, 06:39:35 am ---You can check out my project thread on how I applied Parts Express's vinyl to my cab. here. --- End quote --- My desktop controller uses Parts Express vinyl. I really like it. You could also use laminate (formica), but you would really need a laminate trimmer or router with laminate bit for that. |
| AlanS17:
--- Quote from: Tiger-Heli on June 11, 2005, 09:46:32 am --- --- Quote from: M3talhead on June 11, 2005, 06:39:35 am ---You can check out my project thread on how I applied Parts Express's vinyl to my cab. here. --- End quote --- My desktop controller uses Parts Express vinyl. --- End quote --- |
| MonitorGuru:
--- Quote from: M3talhead on June 11, 2005, 03:39:54 am ---A better option is to go with vinyl from PartsExpress.com --- End quote --- I will second Parts Express !!! Quick shipping, good product. Quality of a product on the scale between (1) shelf liner/side art quality vinyl and (10) original quality reverse printed flexible lexan control panel overlays is somewhere about a 6. In other words: + It won't slide around from heat (in a large enough area) like a thin "contact paper" shelf liner + It will withstand wear without bubbling or tearing + It has a VERY sticky backing!!! + Colors will not smear - It is NOT as good as reverse printed control panel overlays as the material that is colored IS the surface--there isn't an additional clear plastic textured surface above it. This doesn't matter much since it's not artwork printed under it - It will therefore become "glossy" around where it is used faster than an original control panel overlay. (Sorta like how black notebook/laptop keyboard keys become glossy with use like part of the spacebar over time) However I found it to be about the same quality as some cheaper 1990's replacement control panel overlay materials... just not quite as good as say an original Pac-Man/Galaga CPO. Don't waste any money on cheap contact paper... at least go with the parts express stuff unless you can find some better quality stuff. As a home machine you still should never have to replace the Parts Express stuff. |
| Kev-in DFW:
You can pick up Wilsonart plain black laminate in a 60 finish (semi-gloss) at Home Depot for about $50.00 a sheet. That's 4' x 8' and it would take 2 sheets to do both sides of your cabinet. It is the most durable stuff and rather easy to install. But like all things, you have to buy a trimmer, bit, adhesive, etc, etc. Good Luck, Kev~ |
| AlanS17:
--- Quote from: Kev-in DFW on June 11, 2005, 08:53:06 pm ---You can pick up Wilsonart plain black laminate in a 60 finish (semi-gloss) at Home Depot for about $50.00 a sheet. --- End quote --- |
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