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Main => Artwork => Topic started by: BconpcTake2 on September 24, 2007, 11:28:30 pm
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Hello to all, I'm in need of a Generic type control panel overlay. I have gone to Mamemarquees.com but thought they were a little pricey.. Does anyone have any links to other sites or other information on this...Thanks
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Hello to all, I'm in need of a Generic type control panel overlay. I have gone to Mamemarquees.com but thought they were a little pricey.. Does anyone have any links to other sites or other information on this...Thanks
I understand the sticker shock of CPO's... it's natural. But, you really don't want to skimp here. For example, here are a few machines I've built -
This was printed at Kinkos and cost me $20.
(http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1pXQcKb_D0cNdyWHpCfYMhWqpa44qJ63J_WXlYkNeKX0TtkjFQFs_efoIdEB1ZTuFMIKgi_pc3T-I)
It's made of paper. It required me to cut 2 pieces of plexiglass to cover it. The plexi cost me $17.
Here is another I purchased at classicarcadegraffix before they went out of business. It cost me $40. I thought I could save a few bucks.
(http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1pXQcKb_D0cNeSpPKOGAJxLBCkjsTIGXnOo51a2Zp1DPKWEyu2AjpH7esodeXHDQLt4gR9hrdCurE)
Turns out they don't have very durable material. I ended up pulling off the CPO and purchasing a sheet of plexi for $20 and reinstall the CP. Then, the plexi didn't want to stay down on the corners so I had to run some bolts through it (which required taking apart the CP again).
Here is a reproduction CP that I've used.
(http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1pXQcKb_D0cNfDv5V9ZQKo0XM_ADvc7b7ISKH2GH2ES1XlIUvsQOgXDHQHo_rfzISoVzkgN-IBuwA)
Sure, it's fine but it was much more expensive than a mamemarquees model. It's a silk screened CP and cost me around $50.
Here is the latest CP I built using mamemarquees
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51525.0;attach=76969;image)
It's awesome. no need for plexi and once you consider the ease of installation and durability it's really a bargain. It cost me around $45.
This is one area you don't want to skimp. I can understand how a "sticker" doesn't seem like it should cost that much, but with a polycarbonate CPO you really get a durable product. I would highly recommend it.
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You're right....I won't need any plexi with this CPO and my cheapness needs to be set aside for this. I might be able to save here and there but I've come to the conclusion that certain items just have to be bought. At least MameMarquees gets good reviews and make a durable product. Thanks for your comments.