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Title: plexi or no plexi
Post by: Nefesis on August 01, 2004, 08:25:19 pm

i did a search and couldn't find much, although i'm pretty sure this has been posted before. should i go with plexi on my cp or not? i'm not planning on having a cpo, although i might make one if i do go plexi, and i don't expect people playing really rough. however, everything that we don't exspect pretty much happens, so i don't know. if anyone knows a link to another thread where this was discussed, or has any comments, please post them.
thanks!

Title: Re:plexi or no plexi
Post by: Trimoor on August 20, 2004, 08:24:44 pm

I prefer it, just cause it looks good and I like playing with it. (and I can get it really cheap: $0.75 for a 8x24 piece)

I you do use plex, I reccomend engraving something into the underside, then lighting it up,

Title: Re:plexi or no plexi
Post by: mahuti on August 20, 2004, 08:37:38 pm

No plexi.

Converted machines used plexi... the originals had silkscreened vinyl. Companies like classicarcadegraphics.com and mamemarquees.com both print these typs of CPOs.

You can check out my machine at the link below to see what a CP looks like without Plexi.

Both have pros and cons. I like the feel of vinyl, not the smoothness of plexi.

Title: Re:plexi or no plexi
Post by: paigeoliver on August 20, 2004, 09:29:24 pm

I also say no plexi. I take the plexi off every machine I get that has it, which is hardly any, since I rarely buy non-dedicated machines and dedicated ones don't have plexi.

The plexi is not there to protect the art in most cases, it is there to keep you from sticking your finger in all the old holes from previous conversions.

Title: Re:plexi or no plexi
Post by: Nefesis on August 20, 2004, 09:36:54 pm

i think i'll be going no-plexi for the time being. if i don't like the feel, i'll just get a piece of it and do a thiner cp. thanks for all the input!

Title: Re:plexi or no plexi
Post by: hunky_artist on August 21, 2004, 11:39:56 am

something I've always wondered...  do these printed vinyl CPO's stick to wood or MDF panels, or is it just for if you have a metal one?

I mean do they stick well enough to be able to do without using plexi

Title: Re:plexi or no plexi
Post by: MonitorGuru on August 21, 2004, 09:28:59 pm

They make some very very thin plexi meant to prevent glare off of pictures in picture frames.

I don't know the thickness, but .05" seems correct (1/20th inch).  

I put some on top of the brand new old stock MsPac overlays I bought for my Ms pac cocktail refurbish project, and I like them.  I rounded and sanded the edges so nothing to get caught on.  I wanted to preserve the integrity of the expensive overlays from bad children/(would-be former) friends :) /etc..  and it seemed to work well.

I would not have put on anything thicker like the 1/8" that most stores only have.

I got the 1/20th stuff at Home Depot for about $1.59 I think, but it's small so only is enough for 2 cocktail panels.


I left it on my Bubble Bobble (converted Defender) as it helped keep the stick-on decals from peeling.

Otherwise if you have nomal overlays then I'd suggest no plexi.

Title: Re:plexi or no plexi
Post by: Nefesis on August 21, 2004, 10:06:22 pm

hmmm... would no overlay be considered a normal overlay  ;)?