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Title: Any alternate for using plexiglass on your control panel?
Post by: onespriggan on May 29, 2008, 11:44:04 pm
Hello,

I am trying to finalize my metal control panel but I don't want to use plexiglass on top.  Has anyone ever used just a textured shelf liner or sticker to protect the top?  I am just looking for something real simple like a nice plain black top. 

thanks
Title: Re: Any alternate for using plexiglass on your control panel?
Post by: leapinlew on May 30, 2008, 12:24:07 am
Hello,

I am trying to finalize my metal control panel but I don't want to use plexiglass on top.  Has anyone ever used just a textured shelf liner or sticker to protect the top?  I am just looking for something real simple like a nice plain black top. 

thanks

Why even bother with a sticker? Just clean the metal CP up and spray paint it. Personally - I think the artwork really enhances a project. Create yourself some nice art and have mamemarquee's print it, or purchase some artwork already created.

www.mamemarquees.com
Title: Re: Any alternate for using plexiglass on your control panel?
Post by: onespriggan on May 30, 2008, 11:30:23 pm
I just saw a few users on here with a nice looking plain black control panel.  Looks like some sort of textured black fir mica or similar.  Was looking for the same effect. 
Title: Re: Any alternate for using plexiglass on your control panel?
Post by: leapinlew on May 31, 2008, 12:31:26 am
Oh. Now I get it. Here you go

From Happs:
http://www.happcontrols.com/vending/acesor/49057200.htm

From Parts Express:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=261-618
Title: Re: Any alternate for using plexiglass on your control panel?
Post by: onespriggan on May 31, 2008, 10:02:13 am
I think that is exactly what I am looking for.  thanks again!
Title: Re: Any alternate for using plexiglass on your control panel?
Post by: amadama on May 31, 2008, 11:16:50 am
If you want to save some money, find a fabric store near you (maybe even Walmart) and buy some vinyl from there. It's a lot cheaper than the Happs stuff (although the parts express stuff is priced well). You can use spray adhesive like 3M to hold it onto your CP.
Good luck,
Alex