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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.

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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.

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My desktop controller uses Parts Express vinyl.
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MonitorGuru:


--- Quote from: M3talhead on June 11, 2005, 03:39:54 am ---A better option is to go with vinyl from PartsExpress.com



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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.
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