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How to achieve a permanent sandblasted/etched look on security laminated glass? Sandblasting didn't seem to be an option since the porosity of sandblasted glass is stain friendly. And this glasses are for outside. The laminate foil is translucent white.
Any ideas?
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Just tried acid etching for the first time last week. Not a sign man myself, but a foto fondler.Read about acid etching and just had to try it. Thought it should be something we should offer our clients. Bought a small kit at an arts and crafts shop. Had the boss cut a vinyl mask, plain old intermediate vinyl. Put mask on mirror, applied acid paste, waited 6 minutes and it came out perfect. Started with the mirror horizontal and then stoo it up to vertical to see if the paste would run down the vinyl. Stayed right where I put it. Might be worth a try. You would have to be carefull to protect the glass not covered by the vinyl. I used a squeegee to remove excess paste before rinsing with plain water.
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We did a corporate logo last year in etch look vinyl on interior lobby entrance glass (first surface) then put a security film on the second surface. Worked out real well. Our security film was clear not white. Not sure how the white film would change the look.
Both Avery and 3M make etched glass look vinyl products.
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I'd regretfully go with etchlook vinyl for tempered glass....but security glass is probably different (not familiar with it) and it might not matter.
I've etched glass for years, and still have to feel "etched" glass to see if it's genuine or vinyl. I figure if it can fool me, it can fool anybody.
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This glass would be intended for separation on a balcony for an hotel in the montains. to add a touch of class.
So it would be exposed to cold weather, to lot of rain and snow and also to a lot of UV rays. So etchlook vinyl don't seems to be an option. Do the glass become porous with acid etching?
Thank you for your answers
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Why is "Etch" Vinyl not an option? Avery have 7 years exterior use on their product. Talk to your vinyl supplier there.
Personaly, I have had no problem with it. I used it on the inside of my own shower glass. The dolphin graphics have been there for 5 years now. Get hot/cold/wet every day
One thing I have found tho, very thin lines and sharp points on graphics tend to lift after a while. Crop the points off.
quote:Originally posted by Jon Butterworth: Why is "Etch" Vinyl not an option? Avery have 7 years exterior use on their product. Talk to your vinyl supplier there.
Here, Avery says 5 years exterior use. And with temp which could reach under 0°F / -15°C. The other problem with Vinyl is it could be scratched by customers.
To Mike: Since it's a laminated glass with a sandwiched plastic foil, it can't be tempered.
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