Formica laminate
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Here's the Formica website where I started. http://www.formica.com/en/uk/
If you've not worked with Formica before, it can be a little tricky. There's several ways to cut, apply and finish it for use with a cab, so do some homework before taking the plunge as it's pretty expensive.
This was my Pac Man cabaret resto where I used Formica. Hope that helps.
http://www.ukvac.com/forum/baby-pacman-restoration_topic332244_post810367.html?KW=Pac+Man+cabaret#810367
If you've not worked with Formica before, it can be a little tricky. There's several ways to cut, apply and finish it for use with a cab, so do some homework before taking the plunge as it's pretty expensive.
This was my Pac Man cabaret resto where I used Formica. Hope that helps.
http://www.ukvac.com/forum/baby-pacman-restoration_topic332244_post810367.html?KW=Pac+Man+cabaret#810367
silverfox0786
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you need a special spray on glue that comes out like silly string and then once dry you need to use a laminate trimmer to trim edges
im a carpenter and do this stuff with work tops
persona;;y I would use vinyl its so much easier to work withsilverfox07862014-01-26 21:50:54
im a carpenter and do this stuff with work tops
persona;;y I would use vinyl its so much easier to work withsilverfox07862014-01-26 21:50:54
Is this for the Baby Pacman?
If it is, I would suggest ordering some samples from Formica UK to match against your cab, if you haven't sanded it yet.
I personally think the Chrome Yellow (F1485) and Sunny Yellow (the code was F6471 - but can't find this on the site) are close matches. But it would be good to get a second opinion from someone else who has a cab
I'd go for a 0.7mm thickness aswell
Purity2014-01-27 10:13:57
If it is, I would suggest ordering some samples from Formica UK to match against your cab, if you haven't sanded it yet.
I personally think the Chrome Yellow (F1485) and Sunny Yellow (the code was F6471 - but can't find this on the site) are close matches. But it would be good to get a second opinion from someone else who has a cab
I'd go for a 0.7mm thickness aswell
Purity2014-01-27 10:13:57
I have been trying to find something suitable for the Crossbow Restoration
1st problem is I need something tough like Laminate, but the original stuff is really thin and to make it worse I need some Satin finish Black, and most have Gloss or Matt
It really needs to be the same as what they use on the Kitchen Carcases, so I really need to use melamine faced chipboard or get some melamine and cover the chipboard I already have
I can find some Gloss one side and Satin other MFC but they don't list sheets wide enough for me to cut out the side, then it will be a bitch to cut it out, when it's all curved shapes
Anyone got any ideas
1st problem is I need something tough like Laminate, but the original stuff is really thin and to make it worse I need some Satin finish Black, and most have Gloss or Matt
It really needs to be the same as what they use on the Kitchen Carcases, so I really need to use melamine faced chipboard or get some melamine and cover the chipboard I already have
I can find some Gloss one side and Satin other MFC but they don't list sheets wide enough for me to cut out the side, then it will be a bitch to cut it out, when it's all curved shapes
Anyone got any ideas
http://www.idsurfaces.co.uk/c-3165-international-decorative-surfaces-f2253-diamond-black-.aspx
I took a peice to this place which I found in Nuneaton, which I pass on the way work. glad I never wasted my time going for special trip, they were muppets
He's telling me they don't supply much in just sheets themself anymore, I thought WHAT! you have it on the site? they hadn't nothing the thickness this was and non in Satin Black
I give up in the country, it's hopeless for anything
I took a peice to this place which I found in Nuneaton, which I pass on the way work. glad I never wasted my time going for special trip, they were muppets
He's telling me they don't supply much in just sheets themself anymore, I thought WHAT! you have it on the site? they hadn't nothing the thickness this was and non in Satin Black
I give up in the country, it's hopeless for anything
You can get it from:
http://www.idsurfaces.co.uk/
You will need to contact them and get it from one of their branches.
Formica do a colour called 'Jet Black' which is available in satin (eggshell) finish.
As said already, request samples from Formica before ordering anything.
ID Surfaces can also supply the contact adhesive. I got some from them in a tin...I am told the spray stuff is easier to work with though.
http://www.idsurfaces.co.uk/
You will need to contact them and get it from one of their branches.
Formica do a colour called 'Jet Black' which is available in satin (eggshell) finish.
As said already, request samples from Formica before ordering anything.
ID Surfaces can also supply the contact adhesive. I got some from them in a tin...I am told the spray stuff is easier to work with though.