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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: rlemmon on June 04, 2010, 12:56:01 pm
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HI guys. Has anyone used any of the vinyls from partsexpress.com? It would cost me 20$ to do a cab from them opposed to $90 for kings oak from arcadeshop.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=261-614 (http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=261-614)
Thanks guys.
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Everyone raves about it. It's always recommended by those who have used it.
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Nice, I was worried it might not stick very well. I'm trying to keep my budget low without having a crappy looking cab in the end.
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I got mine through Amazon (still from Parts Express) for pretty cheap. It's thin, but sticks HARD. As in, forget repositioning anything if you get a corner wrong!
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I got mine through Amazon (still from Parts Express) for pretty cheap.
THIS.
I bought it from them through amazon and saved money.
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I've used it on a control panel and I would recommend it. It is very durable and sticks extremely well.
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It works great on CPs but I wouldn't use it to cover a side panel or anything. Make sure to use some 3M spray glue when you apply it so it sticks in place forever.
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What cabs was King's Oak vinyl used on?
Encryptor
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Haven't used their vinyl, but I've been ordering stuff from them for years. I use their speaker box carpet a lot for car audio projects. good prices, good quality, and usually fast shipping
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I did the front of my MAME and my Centipede with the stuff and it looks fantastic.
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I like others, ordered my Parts Express vinyl through Amazon to save a few bucks.
Its fairly easy to apply but you only get one shot (least on mdf) . Trims like butter with a new blade.
Going on a year on my cab and no lifting or separation problems.
mj147
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=93563.0;attach=126757;image)
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I like others, ordered my Parts Express vinyl through Amazon to save a few bucks.
Its fairly easy to apply but you only get one shot (least on mdf) . Trims like butter with a new blade.
Going on a year on my cab and no lifting or separation problems.
mj147
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=93563.0;attach=126757;image)
is that cab only 24" wide? Sweet!!!!!
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Yeah only 24" wide and 27" deep if I can recall .... build thread http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=93563.msg999998#msg999998 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=93563.msg999998#msg999998) in case anyone is interested. Nothing fancy just a basic cab :)
Managed to cover it only using one roll of vinyl too
mj147
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This may be a stupid question but they rolls are only 2ft wide, how do you cover the side of a cab without a joint between sheets down the middle ?
Edit: I think I see the joint now!
Is there anywhere you can get the same stuff which is wider than 2ft ?
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This may be a stupid question but they rolls are only 2ft wide, how do you cover the side of a cab without a joint between sheets down the middle ?
Edit: I think I see the joint now!
Is there anywhere you can get the same stuff which is wider than 2ft ?
Same question.
I would also like to know if there are any Europeans here who were able to get their hands on a roll of that stuff... Getting some to Belgium would cost roughly 6-7 times the amount of the price of 1 roll... There's supposed to be a German reseller, but they don't respond to email.
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You can always get full-width from a Happ reseller -- the stuff is awesome, but it ain't cheap.
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I would also like to know if there are any Europeans here who were able to get their hands on a roll of that stuff... Getting some to Belgium would cost roughly 6-7 times the amount of the price of 1 roll... There's supposed to be a German reseller, but they don't respond to email.
I recently came across a supplier based in the UK. Have a look in the thread below for details.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=101290.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=101290.0)
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Definitely good stuff - I use it on all my removable control panels. Going on 2 1/2 years and the original panels are still holding up great!
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Can someone link me to parts express vinyl? I can't find it on Amazon. I need it at least 24" wide.
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Can someone link me to parts express vinyl? I can't find it on Amazon. I need it at least 24" wide.
http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Speaker-Cabinet-Covering-Black/dp/B0002ZPN9Q (http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Speaker-Cabinet-Covering-Black/dp/B0002ZPN9Q)
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Well that was easy.
Thanks.
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Can someone link me to parts express vinyl? I can't find it on Amazon. I need it at least 24" wide.
http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Speaker-Cabinet-Covering-Black/dp/B0002ZPN9Q (http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Speaker-Cabinet-Covering-Black/dp/B0002ZPN9Q)
That's thick, cloth backed material vinyl like you'd find at a fabric store.
They are talking about this peel n stick stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-VL218-BT-Textured-Laminate/dp/B000HKJ2EI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1328724805&sr=1-2 (http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-VL218-BT-Textured-Laminate/dp/B000HKJ2EI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1328724805&sr=1-2)
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Ah HA! Thanks again! That Haruman is a sneaky boogar.
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People believe me 'cuz I has stars...
I would think the thicker stuff would be less prone to tearing, etc. I haven't used any of that type of stuff.
I did once use black marble contact paper on a control panel I made! :dizzy:
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I think the thicker stuff would be more prone to tearing because it is fabric backed and would be much softer...almost like having a pillow effect to it. Objects would catch on it. Just my completely uninformed opinion.
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If you go fabric, you have to go all the way. Make your cabinet huggable.
(http://www.fabric.com/Webdata/Product/5a8c7085-fe6c-4cdb-ba3c-09beeee11439/Images/Large_ba-416.jpg)
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The PE vinyl used to be fantastic. It was stiff (would hide surface imperfections), heavy duty, had a surface that was almost impossible to dig into and the adhesive was crazy, even on bare MDF. You had one chance to put it down right.
However, a few years back, they suddenly started shipping a different product. It was softer, you can see imperfections through it, and the adhesive, while not terrible, is nothing to write home about. It wouldn't be my first choice for a quality job, but it's definitely better than contact paper. I really wish the original product was still available. :(
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Hmm, I'm trying not to laminate and I don't want to paint. Any other suggestions? Anyone use this stuff recently?
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For those wanting vinyl over 24 inches wide, I would suggest looking at This Old Game.
http://www.thisoldgame.com/categories/vinyl (http://www.thisoldgame.com/categories/vinyl)
Their vinyl looks great and sticks well but there is a catch....it shows surface imperfections. With this in mind, surface preparation is critical....if you invest the time, this stuff will look great.
While we are on the subject, if anyone can recommend a nice rigid vinyl to hide minor surface imperfections I would appreciate it. It doesn't need to be very wide.
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If you go fabric, you have to go all the way. Make your cabinet huggable.
(http://www.fabric.com/Webdata/Product/5a8c7085-fe6c-4cdb-ba3c-09beeee11439/Images/Large_ba-416.jpg)
Infant Sorrow's 2012 hit..."Stroke the Furry Cabinet"
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Hmm, I'm trying not to laminate and I don't want to paint. Any other suggestions? Anyone use this stuff recently?
I use it all the time. Covered some cabinet sides with the black ash variety on the weekend. Looks very professional.
I recommend running an iron over it to really bond the adhesive. Wrap the iron in an old pillowcase or t-shirt. ;)
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I've used it and it works amazing. Thin and sticks strong.
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Hmm, I'm trying not to laminate and I don't want to paint. Any other suggestions? Anyone use this stuff recently?
I use it all the time. Covered some cabinet sides with the black ash variety on the weekend. Looks very professional.
I recommend running an iron over it to really bond the adhesive. Wrap the iron in an old pillowcase or t-shirt. ;)
Just ordered. Gathering the parts for another bartop.