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I just want a texture, similar to this, variation in distress


should I just dunk the unfinished piece in muriatic acid?

that looks incredible!

Seems like that should work. A bit safer than ferric chloride too...well I guess if you're not etching copper clad, may not be much different (the dissolved copper is what makes that an environmental issue)

I'd make sure it's nice and dirty first, maybe toss it in a mud puddle or onto a plate of spaghetti so you discourage an even etch.

Jero wrote:Seems like that should work. A bit safer than ferric chloride too...well I guess if you're not etching copper clad, may not be much different (the dissolved copper is what makes that an environmental issue)

Wut? Dude, muriatic acid is WAY more toxic than ferric chloride. I would never etch with that shit unless it's a last ditch effort.

Try Acid Magic and thank me later. Faster, cleaner and won't knock you ought unless you inhale a huge amount.

Not sure what I was thinking of *scratches head*

Another option is hot vinegar. Haven't tried it on enclosures, but it works on knives which are hardened steel.

I heard Coca Cola works too! Didn't Ryan from eehhhh fuck I can't remember his etching company name, do that? It turned out all weird and shit. hahaha

Thanks, y'all! I'll pick up some Acid Magic. I'm assuming you'd still neutralize it in a baking soda bath? Also, is it reusable?

Acid Magic is awesome. Yes, neutralize with baking soda. Also mix in something like 2 parts AM to 1 part high test hydrogen peroxide (from a beauty supply store) and it will work much faster. Just keep a really good eye on it, wear rubber gloves, don't inhale the fumes that are produced.

Never heard of Acid Magic until this thread. Nice!

I used to etch boards and boxes with Muriatic + the high-test H2O2 (Clairoxide). Worked really great, but of course it's nasty stuff.

Any alternatives to toxic? Doing this on my balcony.

Don't do it on your balcony! LOL!

I honestly don't know of any that are efficient that aren't toxic.