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Title: WTB Black CPO
Post by: mj147 on April 24, 2003, 03:25:29 pm
Any one have any black control panel overlay they are willing to sell? I need a small piece about 24" X 24"

Ive looked around and cant seem to find just plain black,  I would appreciate and link as well.

thx in advance

mj147
Title: Re:WTB Black CPO
Post by: mpm32 on April 24, 2003, 04:02:49 pm
Go to a good art store or sign shop and get yourself some sign vinyl.  I got a piece 30"x36"  for $4.00.  It has an adheasive on the back as well.
Title: Re:WTB Black CPO
Post by: SirPeale on April 24, 2003, 09:03:29 pm
Quote from: mpm32 on April 24, 2003, 04:02:49 pm
Go to a good art store or sign shop and get yourself some sign vinyl.  I got a piece 30"x36"  for $4.00.  It has an adheasive on the back as well.

Now why didn't I think of that?  But it doesn't have any texture, does it?

Mazzco has black CPOs, for like $17.  http://www.mazzco.com (http://www.mazzco.com), I think.
Title: Re:WTB Black CPO
Post by: OSCAR on April 24, 2003, 09:15:52 pm
The best black cpo I've found is Black Pica vinyl from Happ (http://www.happcontrols.com/vending/acesor/49057200.htm).  It has a nice texture and is very easy to install because it is pressure sensitive.

Here's a pic of it installed on a control panel.
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=6852
Title: Re:WTB Black CPO
Post by: SirPeale on April 24, 2003, 10:03:28 pm
Quote from: OSCAR on April 24, 2003, 09:15:52 pm
The best black cpo I've found is Black Pica vinyl from Happ (http://www.happcontrols.com/vending/acesor/49057200.htm).  It has a nice texture and is very easy to install because it is pressure sensitive.

Here's a pic of it installed on a control panel.
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=6852

And it's on sale right now, for only $3.80 a foot!  Nice!
Title: Re:WTB Black CPO
Post by: Zeitgeist on April 24, 2003, 10:12:09 pm
Oscar,
I see that there are two different rolls of vinyl called "Black Pica" on the Happs site.
Is that Ref No. "D" part # 49-0474-10 in your picture on the link?
I wonder how it would look to cover not only the control panel, the the entire cabinet in this stuff...
Is this vinyl prone to curling on the edges?
Thanks in advance for the reply.
Z
Title: Re:WTB Black CPO
Post by: OSCAR on April 24, 2003, 10:43:29 pm
Sorry, yes what I have used is the "D" style.

I had zero problems with this stuff.  No curling or lifting at all, and I think it would be next to impossible to get bubbles in it during installation.  Like I mentioned, it is pressure sensitive, so it doesn't seem all that sticky when you peel off the backing.  This allows you to easily reposition it if you need to while you are installing it.  When you have it just where you want it, use a roller or something to press it down good.  It stays put.

It feels just like the real CPO's you remember in the arcade.  I always recommend this covering to anyone not doing the artwork/plexi thing.

Regarding doing your cabinet in it, I don't see why not.  Happ lists this vinyl under the "Vending" section, so I think that's why not many people find it.  Apparently it is used to cover vending or gambling machines, so I would imagine it would work just as well on a cabinet.


Title: Re:WTB Black CPO
Post by: Zeitgeist on April 24, 2003, 11:53:21 pm
Excellent!
This is something to consider rather than using laminate or painting or something to consider if painting goes sour.
I'll definately get a few feet to test on my panels.
Thanks