Side Art Question

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OK so I found some scans of side art I want to get printed. What kind of material is good to print on? I would like something that can take a beating like the the factory side art material that won't rip or scratch if you bump the machine into a wall or corner.
 
Only thing I really know that can print it on is vinyl. Really not to sure on this topic I'd like to see other people answers.
 
First of all what game is the side for ? Sure you can print it locally but If it's artwork that exists in the community likely will be nicer and silk screened. If you get it done on your own they will probably use 3m UV blah blah blah inkjet. If that's the case I would recommend Scott at : http://gameongrafix.com/

Again better quality artwork can be found at:

Thisoldgame.com
PhoenixArcade.com
Gamestencils.com

To name a few. The only problem is that not every game has been given the quality upgrade of being silk screened / vectorized. So if it's an obscure kit game chances are you will need to clean up your own scans or have scott / a local printer print them for you.
 
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First of all what game is the side for ? Sure you can print it locally but If it's artwork that exists in the community likely will be nicer and silk screened. If you get it done on your own they will probably use 3m UV blah blah blah inkjet. If that's the case I would recommend Scott at : http://gameongrafix.com/

Again better quality artwork can be found at:

Thisoldgame.com
PhoenixArcade.com
Gamestencils.com

To name a few. The only problem is that not every game has been given the quality upgrade of being silk screened / vectorized. So if it's an obscure kit game chances are you will need to clean up your own scans or have scott / a local printer print them for you.

I have bought my UMK3 side art from gameongrafix.com. They are dead on scans of the art work but the material they are printed on is really thin and tears / rips easily.
 
3-5mm vinyl iirc is the vinyl of choice. if you have perfect scans i'd highly recommend talking to rich from ToG. he'll do you right.
 
If you have a inkjet graphics company do the work just tell them you want a Armalex, Lexan brand poly-carbonate laminate, or something similar over top of the vinyl graphics. Most large shops should have it. That stuff will not tear or scratch very easy and it even hides fingerprints. All of the control panels at John Deere here locally use it, amazing stuff.
 
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