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Title: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: Veinman on May 25, 2005, 01:49:38 pm: I've done some searching and not found this specific answer regarding the polycarbonate coated control panel overlays from mamemarquees.com.

Just how thick are they? I have a 5/8" panel to which I am adding a 1/8" sheet of lexan. Under the lexan I want the control panel overlay, and I'm curious how thick the whole thing will be when that is done.
Title: Re: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: NinjaEpisode on May 25, 2005, 02:07:38 pm: Thickness, at the most is between 1/16 and 1/32 of an inch. It's really like a very THICK high quality poster. I didn't put lexan over mine simply because I was satisfied with the quality of the coating and felt it wasn't necessary.

The lip around the edge made by the t-molding is noticeable, but certainly not a neusance and not something that's going to come loose or cause a problem.
Title: Re: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: gw71mgb on May 25, 2005, 05:48:55 pm: I e-mailed Scott at Mame Marquees that very question a few weeks ago:

"Pretty thin, around 11mils which is roughly 1/75th of an inch."

11 mils is .011" thick.

-gary
Title: Re: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: monkeybomb on May 25, 2005, 06:06:49 pm: It's not intended to be used under lexan. The colors are not that bright and not nearly as good as the colors for their sideart. I bought a set from them and never used the cpo because the color was so dull. I have heard he will print it differently if it is intended to be under lexan AND I have heard that it looks great. Be sure you talk to scott about it.

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It appears I got in under the old system and his CPO's are different now.
Check out the offer two posts down!!! I should also restate how unbelievable my side art looks.

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Title: Re: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: Veinman on May 25, 2005, 06:45:56 pm: Interesting. I guess it's a good thing I will be cutting my lexan prior to ordering then. That way if I end up ruining my Lexan I can get the standard CPO, otherwise I'll get the brighter material.

He really needs to beef up his FAQ. ;D
Title: Re: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: scottp on June 10, 2005, 07:49:41 am: Monkey, not sure when you ordered, but I have changed my polycarbinate laminate recently and it is much brighter.
Title: Re: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: AceTKK on June 10, 2005, 01:35:31 pm: Quote from: scottp on June 10, 2005, 07:49:41 am
Monkey, not sure when you ordered, but I have changed my polycarbinate laminate recently and it is much brighter. I would be happy to re-print it for you?

Scott
www.mamemarquees.com

Talk about great customer service! I know Scott will be getting my business when it comes time to print my artwork.

-Ace-
Title: Re: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: Minwah on June 10, 2005, 01:53:12 pm: Mine came out nice & bright, see here for a few pics: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,18812.80.html

I'm very pleased with it :)
Title: Re: mamemarquees CPO question
Post by: CJK on June 10, 2005, 07:00:05 pm: Quote from: AceTKK on June 10, 2005, 01:35:31 pm
Talk about great customer service!