One of my panel creations

[ScottC]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Nice work - wish I could have hit you up for knowledge before breaking down and getting a Blue Seas (not the POS weatherdeck)...

Question for you - what did you use for the panel material and how did you handle the labeling and logo?

Thanks!

John

Blue seas makes great components, but I do not like thier panels, they are not engraved so they can wear off, and the are metal, which is not a good idea at all.. If you ever need anything, just let me know, I make custom panels for the same price as an off the shelf blueseas. I even put your boat graphic or name on them, and engrave the positions for whatever you need. I am not plugging myself, just offering up some help

I use a CNC laser to engrave and cut everything, this material is a UV plastic that I engrave from behind. You can never wear it out as it has a clear cap. I have many different colors and patterns I use, I even have fake Carbon fiber that the import car kids love.

Usually I use a textured plastic and engrave them from the from like this Mustang panel you can hit this with a screwdriver and never scratch it, it is very durable material, nad non conductive, unlike the blueseas panels. Which I have replave tons of due to the paint chippping and the metal corroding.