Re: Do I need to use Lexan?


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Posted by Just Michael on 13, 2000 at 2:40 PM:

In Reply to: Do I need to use Lexan? 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?

No.

: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

You wouldn't have to mount the leds through the lexan. They would shine through. People use Lexan and plexiglass to protect their control panels. Some also add it for the shine. If you are happy with just contact paper then by all means use just contact paper. This is all about what you want because if you don't like what you make you probably won't use it.


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