Any alternate for using plexiglass on your control panel?

[onespriggan]

Hello,

I am trying to finalize my metal control panel but I don't want to use plexiglass on top.  Has anyone ever used just a textured shelf liner or sticker to protect the top?  I am just looking for something real simple like a nice plain black top. 

thanks

[leapinlew]

Hello,

I am trying to finalize my metal control panel but I don't want to use plexiglass on top.  Has anyone ever used just a textured shelf liner or sticker to protect the top?  I am just looking for something real simple like a nice plain black top. 

thanks

Why even bother with a sticker? Just clean the metal CP up and spray paint it. Personally - I think the artwork really enhances a project. Create yourself some nice art and have mamemarquee's print it, or purchase some artwork already created.

www.mamemarquees.com

[onespriggan]

I just saw a few users on here with a nice looking plain black control panel.  Looks like some sort of textured black fir mica or similar.  Was looking for the same effect. 

[leapinlew]

Oh. Now I get it. Here you go

From Happs:
http://www.happcontrols.com/vending/acesor/49057200.htm

From Parts Express:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=261-618

[onespriggan]

I think that is exactly what I am looking for.  thanks again!

[amadama]

If you want to save some money, find a fabric store near you (maybe even Walmart) and buy some vinyl from there. It's a lot cheaper than the Happs stuff (although the parts express stuff is priced well). You can use spray adhesive like 3M to hold it onto your CP.
Good luck,
Alex