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Title: Adding plexi to already made CP.
Post by: electricd on July 20, 2005, 10:34:26 am

Hello,

I have a cabinet that has been done for a few years now, and I am looking to enhance it.  I really want to add artwork and plexiglass to the CP.  Currently it is 3/4 MDF which is laminated.  I have T-Molding around the edges of the panel.  My quesion is, if I were to add artwork on top of this, and then a layer of plexiglass, 1.  Would this "feel" right with the edge being just above the T molding (it "seems" to be level now) and 2.  How do you drill the holes in the plexiglass?  Thanks in advance!

ED7

Title: Re: Adding plexi to already made CP.
Post by: xonix_digital on July 20, 2005, 10:39:09 am

Plexi:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=38387.0

Lexan:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,19935.0.html


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Title: Re: Adding plexi to already made CP.
Post by: stevodevo on July 20, 2005, 10:45:44 am

I did the same thing just recently.  And I used lexan too - well that's what the shop made for me.  Let's just say my CP is heavy now!

I made a digital template of my CP (the old fashioned way - I measured it then drew it on my PC!) then I had to get that printed several times until it matched up correctly.  Then I could use that to get the lexan and the CP artwork done.  And I don't think it looks bad at all!

I've noticed several games in my local arcade that have the lexan/plexi whatever above of the t-molding.  Just smooth down the edges and I don't think people will complain.

stevodevo

Title: Re: Adding plexi to already made CP.
Post by: tristan on July 20, 2005, 11:06:23 am

You could just replace that t-molding with some 7/8" to make up the difference.

Title: Re: Adding plexi to already made CP.
Post by: electricd on July 20, 2005, 11:09:00 am

Didn't know they made such a thing.  That would be probably the best idea for me.  Now to find someone to lay the graphics out for me! (i am graphically challenged!)

Title: Re: Adding plexi to already made CP.
Post by: stevodevo on July 20, 2005, 12:01:18 pm

that would work too...unless you already had the slot cut in your CP like I did... although I spose you could use the larger t-molding and just trim off the bottom! haha

my sis is a graphic design major so she did all my cab artwork!  she did mine free but i can ask her what she'd charge to do yours if you're interested...otherwise find a good artsy friend :)

Title: Re: Adding plexi to already made CP.
Post by: electricd on July 20, 2005, 02:13:19 pm

Im interested!

Title: Re: Adding plexi to already made CP.
Post by: Knievel on July 20, 2005, 02:27:57 pm

In regards to making the holes...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=40178.msg364076#msg364076