Looking for black laminate. Similar to what is found on the sides of a dragon's lair or at a coin box location. Anyone know who carries this?
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I was going to try this stuff:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/48-x-10-ft-...ash=item2597743e53:g:LY8AAMXQMmJRVjY~&vxp=mtr
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Isn't that a vinyl and not a laminate on Dragons Lair?
It is, but here's the issue I have-
The vinyl laminated panels, like those, and what Atari used aren't available.
Some like to build cabinets from black melamine particle board. While this is the closest, in my opinion, to the original material, it doesn't look 'exactly' like the original stuff, and melamine chips pretty easily. Shouldn't be a problem once t-molding is applied, and in a HUO environment.
I can't find black melamine particleboard near me.
If I apply adhesive vinyl to a panel, it's NOWHERE near as durable as that original stuff. The original stuff wasn't just adhesive vinyl, but a pressure/heat applied laminate. It took decades to peel off in most cases. The sticky vinyl will shrink over time and just won't take the bumps and scrapes like the original stuff.
Laminate is tough as hell. Vertical grade matte black laminate applied to MDF/particle board/plywood looks VERY close to the original Atari type sheet material. If you use vertical grade, the panel can still be close enough to 3/4" that you don't need wider t-molding.
If you go the vinyl route (tons of cab prep work), I've used this with great results:
http://www.uscutter.com/ORACAL-651-Intermediate-Cal-Vinyl-36-x-50-Yard-Roll