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Title: Outdoor Vinyl for Control Panel Overlays?
Post by: EndTwist on May 15, 2005, 03:44:56 pm
I just went to Kinkos to get my CPOs printed today. According to the lady that was "assisting" me, the only vinyl they had was the outdoor bannder vinyl, so I went with it (only $7/sq. ft, and I only have ~1 sq. foot of material ;D). Bad idea? Should I call and ask them to change it? Will it work out alright?
Title: Re: Outdoor Vinyl for Control Panel Overlays?
Post by: SNAAKE on May 16, 2005, 12:55:14 pm
It will work out allright but you better have a plexi glass on top of the artwork to protect the thing.You should get it laminated if you wont have plexiglass top.

Title: Re: Outdoor Vinyl for Control Panel Overlays?
Post by: EndTwist on May 16, 2005, 05:33:06 pm
Yeah, I got some self-adhesive laminate for it (it's meant to protect photos and other stuff, so I assume it takes hand oils well).

I got it today, and cut it there, but there is this REALLY TINY white edge I'm not sure how to get rid of, but it is noticeable. Any suggestions on how to remove it (too small for a Exacto knife -- I tried)?

Edit: Nevermind. A black sharpie along the edges worked perfectly ;D
Title: Re: Outdoor Vinyl for Control Panel Overlays?
Post by: PoDunkMoFo on May 16, 2005, 08:59:20 pm
WHOAA NELLY!!!

Did she say outdoor vinyl banner.  Better check this is not self adhesive and would be a really bad choice for anything on your cabinet.  It would be just a plastic banner material with no stick to it.
Title: Re: Outdoor Vinyl for Control Panel Overlays?
Post by: EndTwist on May 16, 2005, 09:28:20 pm
Heh, too late for that :P

It actually doesn't look too bad, tbh. I'm going to be using spray glue to apply it anyways.

Picture of the overlays with self-adhesive laminate applied (http://www.jbeffects.com/cocktail/index.php?spgmGal=Control_Panels)
Title: Re: Outdoor Vinyl for Control Panel Overlays?
Post by: Veinman on May 16, 2005, 09:46:37 pm
Looks good to me. :)