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Lexan disappointment
NoOne=NBA=:
If you're going for the 90's conversion cab look, go with acrylic over the CP.
It is not as shatter resistant as Lexan, but it more optically clear, and harder.
If you want a classic cab look, get .010" Lexan laminate over your CP art.
That, or silkscreening directly to the metal, is what was used on almost all the dedicated cabs.
If you look at all the classic round-front Williams cabs (Robotron, Joust, Sinistar, etc...) they all have Lexan overlays.
Likewise alot of the classic Midway cabs had the same thing (Tron, DOT, etc...)
The pebbled finish on the Lexan overlam helps it hide the scratching that is so visible when the surface is polished.
nickynooch:
Are any of these available in odd sizes? I need my width at 29 1/4 inch.
Any links online? I guess tempered glass sounds preferable. Any suggestions on odd sizes would be great!
I'm just looking to getting it for my bezel, not for my control panel.
Thanks!
ivwshane:
I went the expensive route and used abrasion resistant polycarbonate on my control panel. No scratches so far but then again I'm not done:o
However I went tempered glass for the monitor and it makes the system look that much nicer!.
Benevolance:
@nickynooch: Regardless of whether it is glass, lexan or acrylic you want to use, the shop should be able to cut it to whatever size you need.
Visitor Q:
I decided on glass along time ago so that is what I am going to buy when the time comes.