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DaveMMR:
I asked the same question a year ago but my responses were mixed: half said do it, half said don't sweat it.

I'm personally skipping the plexi for the cp (if and when I get around to it) for many reasons:

a) I plan on using the tough vinyl from Mamemarquees that GGKoul mentioned.
b) I'm going semi-modular (one full sized panel and numerous small ones)
c) My cab is not going to be in an area where it's subject to heavy abuse.
d) Adds a step (and $$$) to the construction I'm personally not looking forward to and is basically unnecessary.

I personally believe that if you have to ask, then you really don't want to and therefore, shouldn't.  The only exceptions is if you're printing artwork on cheap paper or you have kids who like to color things they're not supposed to.  Just keep drinks away and don't use it as storage and you'll be fine.

GameOver:
My CPO from MameMarquees does have the special laminate (made w/the same stuff as bulletproof glass or somethin).  It is very tough & has held up just fine.  The problem I had is with the edges - what have you non-plexi people done at the edges?  I used t-molding & coulda swore the edges were covered, but somehow, the CPO started peeling back in certain spots.  Over time (few months) the probelm got much worse to the point where I need to replace the CPO.  the 'bullet proof' laminate actually peeled away from the paper underneath. 

So what does everyone else do around the edges?  Tuck the CPO into the t-molding?  apply extra adhesive?  something else?

RoboG2:
Someone mentioned something about a better way to mount plexi or lexan onto a cp (without screws)...  I read that even if you screw your joysticks in from underneath, the pushbuttons will hold down your cp just fine.  Not sure though... still waiting to get parts to start on my cab.  :( 

GGKoul:

--- Quote from: GameOver on February 09, 2005, 06:19:42 pm ---My CPO from MameMarquees does have the special laminate (made w/the same stuff as bulletproof glass or somethin).
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spystyle:

--- Quote from: Ken Layton on February 09, 2005, 11:11:16 am ---Drywall screws? Are they crazy? :o That would look cheap. It figures that Chuck E Sleeze would do that.  ::) I only use 3/16" carriage bolts on my control panels. Yes, I even file out square holes in the Lexan to make them fit.

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Black anodized carriage bolts in the 4 corners, with the pilot holes (in the plexi) filed to match the carriage bolt's square convex - now that's the best idea I've heard all day!

Now, where to find inexpensive black anodized 3/16" (or #10-24) carriage bolts?

I did'nt even know they made files that small!
 

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