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Title: LCD Monitor, use plexiglass, acryllic, real glass?
Post by: tman78 on March 23, 2012, 11:37:00 am

I originally posted this in monitors/videos, but realized this should be on main board, so sorry for cross-posting.

I've read through several posts where people talk about using plexiglass, acryllic, real glass, etc for the monitor cover.
Despite my research, I'm not any closer to making a decision.

I have a cabinet that will have a 27inch LCD.  So is there one material that seems to work better with LCDs?  Do I need it smoked or tinted? 

If I go with glass, how do I mount, same as plexiglass, velcro-back the edge, or go with screws (the glass can be ordered with holes cut).  I'm concerned the heavier weight of a tempered glass will mean velcro won't hold up long-term...

As for a bezel, i just plan to spraypaint the backside of the cover to produce a bezel like look.

Thanks,
Taylor

Title: Re: LCD Monitor, use plexiglass, acryllic, real glass?
Post by: GregD on March 23, 2012, 12:34:11 pm

There are a ton of posts about this.  It is divided.  Some prefer plexi, some prefer glass.  Some prefer dark tinted, some prefer bronze tinted, some prefer clear.  Plexis is lighter, easier to work with, and can be cut or sanded to fit precisely where you need it.  Glass cannot.  Plexi attracts a little more dust and is easier to scratch if abused.  Glass can break.  Plexi is a little more expensive than regular glass but probably not as expensive as tempered glass.  As far as mounting goes, that really depends on your cabinet.  My plexi sits in a dadoed groove on top of the admin panel and it slide up in a small gap behind the speaker panel.  To remove is as easy as pushing it up and then pulling the bottom towards you.