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Author Topic: Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?  (Read 1400 times)

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Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?
« on: August 31, 2005, 01:39:57 pm »
I recently ordered a SlikStik classic.  As I'm sure you know, these units are finished with a black laminate.  I was wondering if anybody had figured out a way to add custom graphics to the top of a SlikStik unit.

I haven't really turned up anything through searches.

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Re: Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2005, 02:44:07 pm »
Art + plexi would probably be the easiest way, but unfortunately your T-molding will no longer cover the entire side... the height of the plexi will be above the T-molding's edge.

Or just have the art printed on adhesive backed vinyl.  Remove the controls, stick the art down, cut holes, replace parts..... done.  You shouldn't have a problem with T-molding so much with this option since the vinyl will be relatively thin.
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Re: Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2005, 03:22:12 pm »
Vinyl would be the best option IMO.

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Re: Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2005, 03:34:25 pm »
Try www.mamemarquees.com for Control Panel Overlays.  You might have a bump where your trackball mounting plate is or you could run the art under the mounting plate and have a big black square.

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Re: Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2005, 04:23:17 pm »
Thanks for all of the suggestions!

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Re: Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2006, 12:12:29 am »
This is my first post. Probably shouldn't start on something so old but oh well....

I wondered if you ever figured this out. I know it's an old thread, but I've seen other more recent posts from you.

I'm in the same boat. SlikStik classic on the way. And I'd like to customize. I wrote Mame Marquees and asked but got no response.

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Re: Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2006, 11:36:36 am »
I've been wondering about the CP overlays sold by mamemarquee.com
How thick are they? I'd like to put an overlay on an xarcade 2 player.
If the overlay winds up being above the t-molding is it such a bad thing?

I was thinking put the overlay on, using an exacto knife for the button holes and then going around the outside with a file to exactly trim the
overlay to the CP shape.

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Re: Any way to add graphics to SlikStik?
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2006, 12:09:08 pm »
I've been wondering about the CP overlays sold by mamemarquee.com
How thick are they? I'd like to put an overlay on an xarcade 2 player.
If the overlay winds up being above the t-molding is it such a bad thing?

I was thinking put the overlay on, using an exacto knife for the button holes and then going around the outside with a file to exactly trim the
overlay to the CP shape.



The adhesive vinyl will not greatly affect the Tmolding.  If you were adding plexiglass on top of the art, it would certainly be an issue, but the effect from just the vinyl would be minimal, if anything.

An Xacto would work just fine for the button holes.  You can use the Xacto to get close to the edge as welll to finish it off.
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