Do I need to use Lexan?

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Posted by Tiger-Heli on 13, 2000 at 12:37 PM:

I am building a desktop arcade controller and have decided to go the contact paper route for covering the panel. A lot of people recommend Lexan for covering the surface of the controller.

I was wondering if this is really required? The contact paper should be waterproof and the sides of the panel wouldn't be protected anyway. I have had contact paper on the edges of my desk at home for over 10 years with no problems.

I don't mind adding the Lexan if it is really helpful, but it will require additional effort and cost. (Mainly, the panel mount LED's only have 1/4 inch of thread, so I will have to counterbore them real close if they have to clear 0.10 inch of Lexan too!)

Your feedback will be appreciated!!!

Thanks

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Thank for the replies (n/t) Tiger-Heli 11/14/2000 (0)
Re: Do I need to use Lexan? Brian 11/13/2000 (0)
Re: Do I need to use Lexan? Just Michael 11/13/2000 (0)
Re: Do I need to use Lexan? EmuMannen 11/13/2000 (1)
- not really, but it looks nice mattv 11/13/2000 (0)

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: I am building a desktop arcade controller and have decided to go the contact paper route for covering the panel. A lot of people recommend Lexan for covering the surface of the controller. : I was wondering if this is really required? The contact paper should be waterproof and the sides of the panel wouldn't be protected anyway. I have had contact paper on the edges of my desk at home for over 10 years with no problems. : I don't mind adding the Lexan if it is really helpful, but it will require additional effort and cost. (Mainly, the panel mount LED's only have 1/4 inch of thread, so I will have to counterbore them real close if they have to clear 0.10 inch of Lexan too!) : Your feedback will be appreciated!!! : Thanks

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