cgg7777 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I'm on the last few laps of my cabinet build . Should i use Plexiglass or plate glass to protect the playfield monitor? I can see advantages to both but am unsure if Plexi scuffs easily and what is the minimum thickness?? 42" playfield, 24" backglass, 10inch DMD /topper . the glass or plexi is to go in the Aluminium channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgg7777 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 where is my text ..... UGHHHH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushav Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Tempered glass. Ask them to “not” etch the logo of the vendor in the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnInDenver Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 All pinballs use tempered glass. Tempered so it's more durable, and if it ever does break it shatters into harmless chunks instead of deadly knives like conventional plate glass. Plexiglass is never used because it sags and can be easily broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgg7777 Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 many thanks to all . save me looking ..does anyone have a reliable supplier for the tempered glass and what thickness?? best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlr53 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Tempered glass. Are there any local shops within driving distance? They can meet your custom needs and are very inexpensive. 3/16” is standard, I think? My local glass shop (Lebanon, OH) ordered mine and it took about a week to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoYoda Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 If you cant or dont want to use glass... try Polycarbonite. It's tougher than plexi (standard) and less prone to scratching and bending.... But it's still not glass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrArcade Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I custom ordered clear tempered, no logo, sanded edges. I have an older Williams widebody. The really WIDEbody. My glass is 43" x 27 5/8". It took about two weeks to get it to Hemms glass in Sidney, Ohio and cost less than $45. Do NOT pay $125 for a PF glass from pinball shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felsir Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 10/12/2021 at 5:20 PM, LegoYoda said: If you cant or dont want to use glass... try Polycarbonite. It's tougher than plexi (standard) and less prone to scratching and bending.... But it's still not glass... I use this and I'm happy with the solution. It is commonly sold under the Lexan name in DIY stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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