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Applying CPO in a tricky manner
dema:
I received my CPO from Mamemarquees and the work turned out SWEET!!! Scott really does amazing work! However, I do not and I already found a problem with my application.
I've made a rotating control panel in the Rebirth style (Superman logo as opposed to the 1-Up Pac-Mamea rotating panel), and I planned to go without plexi on the surface, which is making applying the artwork a little difficult. I had planned on applying the artwork by wrapping it around the top panels and tucking it back underneath, but the adhesive on the back of the CPO isn't sticking well around at the edges, so it's bubbling around the surface perimeter and also where the corners bend 90 and 130 degrees. Unfortunately I can't apply T-Molding because the triangle and control panels fit just perfectly right now, so that removes the possibility of just tucking it in beneath the molding.
If I had planned for plexi everything would have been fine, but since I didn't I'd have to use 1/16" lexan and attach it in a couple other locations as well, and I don't know if that's a wise decision.
What do you guys suggest I do? Should I try again to get the cpo wrapped tighter around the control panel surface? Or should I go with the thinnest lexan possible for the surface, and then not worry about wrapping it around the edges? I used 3M 90 adhesive spray as well, so I'm not looking forward to sanding that off the surface when I get home.
mahuti:
If the art wraps all the way around to the back of the CP, then just staple it where you can't see it. That will hold the art in place until the glue dries. That's how I do it.
dema:
--- Quote from: mahuti on November 29, 2005, 11:16:16 am ---If the art wraps all the way around to the back of the CP, then just staple it where you can't see it. That will hold the art in place until the glue dries. That's how I do it.
--- End quote ---
The staples are a good idea. I just used some screws and washers I had lying around to secure it into place. Would stapling the back side be enough to eliminate the bubbling around the edges? Do you use glue in addition to the adhesive backing?
mahuti:
I didn't even use the adhesive that came with the overlay. I went ahead and sprayed spray adhesive on the board, and lightly on the cpo.
Then I applied it using a big flat "scraper" tool used for applying stuff like this (happened to have one laying around) A spoon works well too. Then I used a staple every inch or so. My stuff looks like it has always been there. No problems on the edges.
I had to fold over the edges on the corners, but it looks really good. Check my cab in my sig.
dema:
I see what you did on your site. It looks really good. I'll try the staple route and if that doesn't work as well as I'd like then I'll just add a really thin layer of lexan over the surface.
On a side note, since you're not using plexi on the cp either, how did you cut the trackball hole and keep the cpo from coming up at the edges? Mine won't stay down in that area. Do you need to cut the trackball hole smaller in the cpo and then fold the rest of the material back under the trackball plate and then install the trackball?
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