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Can you use plexiglass for a bezel?

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2PacMan:
I'm building my own arcade machine, and i need a bezel.  Rather than going with glass which is expensive, can i use plexiglass, or will it distort the picture....would any other material work?

rchadd:
yes - but i think glass is better finish as it does not scratch as easilly

tommy:
Glass!

2PacMan:
Well, i understand that glass would be the best way to go, but it's expensive!  It's going to be adults playing my game, so i don't think i'll have to worry about scratching too much, no one will be very rough with it.  I just want to make sure it won't distort the picture...sometimes i've seen it give off a rainbow tinge to the light.

How much did it cost for your glass including cutting...i need about a 24x24 inch square.

Stingray:
I used plexiglass. The picture looks fine through it. I've never noticed any distortion.

-S

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