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Title: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: Texasmame on September 09, 2006, 05:00:18 pm

I need some of those.  They were pretty common on Williams games.  Don't think they have a name.  They're NOT the retainers for the top and bottom - they're for the sides to give the marquee a "clean" look when installed and prevent light bleed.

Anyone have any or, better still, know of anything at the Depot or whatnot that is a good substitute?

TIA,
John in TX

Title: Re: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: RayB on September 09, 2006, 05:06:23 pm

I use the vinyl channels they sell at home depot in the DIY windows and screen doors dept. Comes in white, but easy to paint.

Title: Re: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: AMDman13 on September 09, 2006, 10:31:03 pm

I've been toying with the idea of buying some rubber vacuum lines from an auto parts store and taking an exacto knife to spit it with and then insert it onto the sides.

Title: Re: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: Matth9 on September 10, 2006, 01:21:29 am

I bet the locking bars that come with report covers would for this.

Here's an example...it's the little blue bar on the left side of the folder - they come in several different colors, just drop by Office Depot/Max or Staples.

http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=429258&N=201629&An=browse

Title: Re: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: Texasmame on September 10, 2006, 08:08:50 am

All very good ideas!  Thanx!

Title: Re: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: RayB on September 13, 2006, 11:17:21 am

Quote from: Matth9 on September 10, 2006, 01:21:29 am

I bet the locking bars that come with report covers would for this.

Here's an example...it's the little blue bar on the left side of the folder - they come in several different colors, just drop by Office Depot/Max or Staples.

http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=429258&N=201629&An=browse

Great thinking there! That's the perfect solution!

Title: Re: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: Texasmame on September 13, 2006, 12:21:28 pm

I ended up getting 8' of white vinyl screen door channel at the Depot for $2!  All it needs is some black spraypaint.  Also great for the sides of a bezel for a clean look.  Thanx, all!

Title: Re: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: jfh2112 on September 13, 2006, 10:12:35 pm

I'm pretty sure this is what I used, but I found it by itself in some other section of Home Depot & haven't been able to find it since, probably 'cause I keep looking in the wrong place.  :P

Title: Re: Those things for the sides of the marquee
Post by: Texasmame on September 14, 2006, 11:18:39 am

Huh.  In mine, it was near all the DIY screen repair stuff.