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Best way to apply a new control overlay, (Galaga CP pics added)
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Hawk Daddy:
So I have my galaga control panel almost ready to get the new layout on it.  What would you all suggest be the easiest way to apply the new layout without messing it up?  I've heard to put soap and water on the back of it to make it to where it will slide so that it won't mess up.  But I think that idea will not work because the 90 degree fold that has to be made into it.  Just looking for a little help.

Hawk
MaximRecoil:
Soapy water or the original variety of Windex is what most people use. Why do you think the 90 degree bend would make a difference?
leapinlew:
I agree, the bend in a Galaga machine won't really make a difference applying it.

You'll notice thats the stress point on that overlay. Many times when you see a Galaga in the wild - the overlay will have worn off at the section of the CP that bends.
SirPeale:
You'd want to spray it down - lightly - and align it on the side with the holes.  Start squeeging it so the soap spray starts coming out the sides (so the adhesive can stick to the CP).  THEN make your bends
vrf:
I'm glad I saw this question. I was just going to try to lay it down without the soapy water. :-[

Well, now I know.
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