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Can Armour Etch be used on plastic?
Plastic glasses are coated with a protective layer to STOP scratches to the plastic surface of the lenses. When you apply Armour Etch to the glasses, yes it removes the protective layer, which gives you the ILLUSION of removing the scratches from your glasses.
Can I use etching cream on acrylic?
Etching is an effective way to customize a piece of acrylic or glass. Some methods of etching include: etching cream, sandblasting and using a rotary tool.
What does Armour Etch cream work on?
Armour Etch is a fast acting specially formulated glass etching compound that lets you create permanently etched designs on windows, mirrors and household glassware. Create your own custom glass etching stencil or use a pre made stencil like Rub N Etch, Over N Over or Peel N Etch.
Does Armour etch work on tempered glass?
A: Tempered glass can be etched but carving it can be a different story. If you carve tempered glass too deep, it can shatter. I lightly etch tempered car glass all the time with no problems. On the other hand, it’s not a problem at all to etch tempered glass with the chemical cream.
Can etching cream be used on plexiglass?
Etching is an effective way to customize a piece of acrylic or glass. Some methods of etching include: etching cream, sandblasting and using a rotary tool. Yes, Etching Cream will etch glass, mirror, and porcelain, ceramic, marble and slate. It does not work on plastic.
What happens if you leave Armour etch on too long?
If you do not leave the Etch Cream on long enough, the cream will not have enough time to react with the glass. Too long can leave scorch marks on the glass or weaken the stencil. For Over N Over stencils, Peel N Etch stencils and hand cut vinyl stencils- 5 minutes max.
Can you use armour etch on plexiglass sheets?
They are not that wonderful, but it is an option. Just make sure you use the type made for plexiglass, not glass. Since you are familiar with Armour Etch, I would start there. Apply a drop of Armour Etch to a scrap of your acrylic sheet and see if it reacts.
How do you etch glass with armour etching cream?
Place stencil sheet on the glass with the blue (tacky) side touching the glass. Secure stencil sheet temporarily to the glass with masking tape. Using the wood stick enclosed, transfer the stencil from the sheet to the glass surface by rubbing firmly over the design with smooth, even strokes. Rub left and right, then up and down.
What can I use to etch an acrylic sheet?
Apply a drop of Armour Etch to a scrap of your acrylic sheet and see if it reacts. If it does, you have your answer; just mask off the acrylic, cut out your lettering and apply as you would on glass. If it doesn’t work, and you really need it to be etched, you could try other chemicals which act as acrylic solvents.
Can you use etching cream on different materials?
So etching cream can be used on multiple different materials other than glass. Yes, but it may take a little longer than usual to etch. Yes, but the glaze will be taken off by the etching cream.