S/S Marking Testing

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S/S Marking Testing

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Ok I know with a 5.5 watt laser I can't engrave S/S (stainless steel), but I can mark it that can't be removed with a brass wire brush.
I used PVA Glue and a bit of laser toner.
on the other one I used Meths and a bit of Toner. (Meths = Methylated Spirits)
Meths is Denatured alcohol in NZ.

Edit: My conclusion is the PVA is ok and is hard to remove the Meths is easy to remove but you have to be careful after it is applied that you don't touch the surface cause it is easy to come off.
The PVA was applied with a sponge brush but I used the stirring ice lolly stick to spread the meths and toner the brush was removing the toner making it hard to apply a second coat, have to try a spray next time...
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Dont know what an odg file is? Maybe old dog? Anyway go on Amazon and search for dry molly lube. About 12-15 bucks a can. 3 coats dry between coats and it will mark very dark.
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Another trick is... you know that bottle of yellow frenches mustard in the back of the fridge. Use a thin coat no need to wait for ir to dry. No im not punking you.
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Grumpguy wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 12:53 am Dont know what an odg file is? Maybe old dog? Anyway go on Amazon and search for dry molly lube. About 12-15 bucks a can. 3 coats dry between coats and it will mark very dark.
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