What do we know about partsexpress vinyl?

[rlemmon]

HI guys. Has anyone used any of the vinyls from partsexpress.com? It would cost me 20$ to do a cab from them opposed to $90 for kings oak from arcadeshop.


http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=261-614



Thanks guys.

[Hoopz]

Everyone raves about it.  It's always recommended by those who have used it.

[rlemmon]

Nice, I was worried it might not stick very well. I'm trying to keep my budget low without having a crappy looking cab in the end.

[gwjrabbit]

I got mine through Amazon (still from Parts Express) for pretty cheap.  It's thin, but sticks HARD.  As in, forget repositioning anything if you get a corner wrong!

[Ginsu Victim]

I got mine through Amazon (still from Parts Express) for pretty cheap.

THIS.

I bought it from them through amazon and saved money.

[RetroGreg]

I've used it on a control panel and I would recommend it. It is very durable and sticks extremely well.

[javeryh]

It works great on CPs but I wouldn't use it to cover a side panel or anything.  Make sure to use some 3M spray glue when you apply it so it sticks in place forever.

[Encryptor]

What cabs was King's Oak vinyl used on?

Encryptor

[92greenyj]

Haven't used their vinyl, but I've been ordering stuff from them for years. I use their speaker box carpet a lot for car audio projects. good prices, good quality, and usually fast shipping

[RayB]

I did the front of my MAME and my Centipede with the stuff and it looks fantastic.

[mj147]

I like others, ordered my Parts Express vinyl through Amazon to save a few  bucks.
Its fairly easy to apply but you only get one shot  (least on mdf) . Trims like butter with a new blade.
Going on a year on my cab and no lifting or separation  problems.




mj147

[Bender]

I like others, ordered my Parts Express vinyl through Amazon to save a few  bucks.
Its fairly easy to apply but you only get one shot  (least on mdf) . Trims like butter with a new blade.
Going on a year on my cab and no lifting or separation  problems.




mj147

is that cab only 24" wide? Sweet!!!!!

[mj147]

Yeah only 24"  wide and 27" deep if I can recall ....  build thread http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=93563.msg999998#msg999998  in case anyone is interested. Nothing fancy just a basic cab 

Managed to cover it only using one roll of vinyl too




mj147

[Nacimroc]

This may be a stupid question but they rolls are only 2ft wide, how do you cover the side of a cab without a joint between sheets down the middle ?

Edit: I think I see the joint now!

Is there anywhere you can get the same stuff which is wider than 2ft ?

[orchidius]

This may be a stupid question but they rolls are only 2ft wide, how do you cover the side of a cab without a joint between sheets down the middle ?

Edit: I think I see the joint now!

Is there anywhere you can get the same stuff which is wider than 2ft ?

Same question.

I would also like to know if there are any Europeans here who were able to get their hands on a roll of that stuff... Getting some to Belgium would cost roughly 6-7 times the amount of the price of 1 roll... There's supposed to be a German reseller, but they don't respond to email.

[CheffoJeffo]

You can always get full-width from a Happ reseller -- the stuff is awesome, but it ain't cheap.

[Grasshopper]

I would also like to know if there are any Europeans here who were able to get their hands on a roll of that stuff... Getting some to Belgium would cost roughly 6-7 times the amount of the price of 1 roll... There's supposed to be a German reseller, but they don't respond to email.

I recently came across a supplier based in the UK. Have a look in the thread below for details.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=101290.0

[Havok]

Definitely good stuff - I use it on all my removable control panels. Going on 2 1/2 years and the original panels are still holding up great!

[leapinlew]

Can someone link me to parts express vinyl? I can't find it on Amazon. I need it at least 24" wide.

[HaRuMaN]

Can someone link me to parts express vinyl? I can't find it on Amazon. I need it at least 24" wide.

http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Speaker-Cabinet-Covering-Black/dp/B0002ZPN9Q

[leapinlew]

Well that was easy.

Thanks.

[BadMouth]

Can someone link me to parts express vinyl? I can't find it on Amazon. I need it at least 24" wide.

http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Speaker-Cabinet-Covering-Black/dp/B0002ZPN9Q

That's thick, cloth backed material vinyl like you'd find at a fabric store.

They are talking about this peel n stick stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-VL218-BT-Textured-Laminate/dp/B000HKJ2EI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1328724805&sr=1-2

[leapinlew]

Ah HA! Thanks again! That Haruman is a sneaky boogar.

[HaRuMaN]

 

People believe me 'cuz I has stars...

I would think the thicker stuff would be less prone to tearing, etc.  I haven't used any of that type of stuff.

I did once use black marble contact paper on a control panel I made! 

[GregD]

I think the thicker stuff would be more prone to tearing because it is fabric backed and would be much softer...almost like having a pillow effect to it.  Objects would catch on it.  Just my completely uninformed opinion.

[yaksplat]

If you go fabric, you have to go all the way.  Make your cabinet huggable.

[RandyT]

The PE vinyl used to be fantastic.  It was stiff (would hide surface imperfections), heavy duty, had a surface that was almost impossible to dig into and the adhesive was crazy, even on bare MDF.  You had one chance to put it down right.

However, a few years back, they suddenly started shipping a different product. It was softer, you can see imperfections through it, and the adhesive, while not terrible, is nothing to write home about.  It wouldn't be my first choice for a quality job, but it's definitely better than contact paper.  I really wish the original product was still available.  

[leapinlew]

Hmm, I'm trying not to laminate and I don't want to paint. Any other suggestions? Anyone use this stuff recently?

[muchuckwagon]

For those wanting vinyl over 24 inches wide, I would suggest looking at This Old Game.

http://www.thisoldgame.com/categories/vinyl

Their vinyl looks great and sticks well but there is a catch....it shows surface imperfections.  With this in mind, surface preparation is critical....if you invest the time, this stuff will look great.

While we are on the subject, if anyone can recommend a nice rigid vinyl to hide minor surface imperfections I would appreciate it.  It doesn't need to be very wide.

[stu33]

If you go fabric, you have to go all the way.  Make your cabinet huggable.

Infant Sorrow's 2012 hit..."Stroke the Furry Cabinet"

[Knievel]

Hmm, I'm trying not to laminate and I don't want to paint. Any other suggestions? Anyone use this stuff recently?

I use it all the time. Covered some cabinet sides with the black ash variety on the weekend. Looks very professional.

I recommend running an iron over it to really bond the adhesive. Wrap the iron in an old pillowcase or t-shirt.

[kahlid74]

I've used it and it works amazing.  Thin and sticks strong.

[leapinlew]

Hmm, I'm trying not to laminate and I don't want to paint. Any other suggestions? Anyone use this stuff recently?

I use it all the time. Covered some cabinet sides with the black ash variety on the weekend. Looks very professional.

I recommend running an iron over it to really bond the adhesive. Wrap the iron in an old pillowcase or t-shirt.

Just ordered. Gathering the parts for another bartop.