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    Lightbulb Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    Hey guys,

    I was thinking, for sidewindow etching (and lots of other etching... heck, aluminum panels, etc.)...

    Why don't we do a litography-style process?
    Instead of taking a dremel to it...
    Do our super-fancy art work in the computer... make a printout, then use that as a mask.

    Yes, yes... I know that litography isn't exactly the same as heating a Hot Pockets in the microwave... but, it's a start.

    Ideas? Suggestions?

    I'll do some initial research into the idea, and let you guys know what I came up with.

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    Default Re: Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    i suppose the biggest question is how. there are chemical processes, optical processes, electrical processes... none of which are really that easy or cheap from what i know. you would probably stand a better chance at painting the design on with an inert compound, and throwing some acid on for a while. that in itself could be considered a form of lithography... primitive though.


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    Default Re: Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    Isn't that what they do in movies for armor engravings? Throw on some pattern then pour acid over it?

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    Default Re: Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    it could very well be. that would be the easiest and cheapest for dealing with a lot of engraving.


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    Default Re: Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    It'd be kick ass if you could find a cheap way to do it, keep us posted!

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    Default Re: Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    For glass its called velvet etching cream.

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    Default Re: Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    Quote Originally Posted by nil8 View Post
    Isn't the same thing done with glass to make it frosted?
    they also use sand blasting some times, usualy when more texture is needed

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    Default Re: Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    Quote Originally Posted by tybrenis View Post
    It'd be kick ass if you could find a cheap way to do it, keep us posted!

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    Default Re: Lithography for SideWindow Etching?

    dude, instead of etching use ink
    use plastisol, its an ink for most surfaces and is somewhat 3 dimensional, creating an embossed efect. use a screen printing screen and stencil material called ambastencil and create it
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