BAKER FORGE AND TOOL Gator Piss Etching
Gator Piss Etching Instructions
(All instructions based on an etchant temperature of 65-75 degrees)
(Any cooler and etching will take longer)
Product Information
- Surface finish: Start with a minimum of 600 grit. Preferred range is 800-1000 for a higher luster in the final finish. For solid cores that need to be darkened, 600 grit is recommended.
- Degreasing: Use Brake Cleaner to degrease the steel surface before etching.
- Etchant: Gator Piss is the recommended etchant for the process.
- Streaks: Watch for streaks when placing steel into the etchant. If streaks appear, immediately pull the steel out and scrub with a plastic bristled brush or repeat the degreasing step. If no streaks are present, leave the steel in the etchant for about 20 minutes.
- Repeat Process: Repeat the etching process as needed to achievethe desired etched depth and contrast. The etching should be deep enough to catch a fingernail.
- Proper Etching: If you find areas that are not etching properly, remove the blade and neutralize. Then, buff with a fine rouge on a loose cloth buffing wheel or use 2500 grit paper. Repeat the degreasing and etching steps.
- Neutralizing: Once you have pulled the steel from its final etch, immediately neutralize the acid in the blade with a neutralizing agent such as Windex or submerse it in a baking soda bath.
- Rinsing and Oil Spraying: Rinse the steel and spray it with oil, such as WD40, to prevent oxidation.
- Oxide Setting: Let the oxides set for a minimum of 6 hours in a dry location before touching the steel again.
- Final Luster: Oil and wipe the steel for the final luster.
For a visual demonstration of this process, you can visit our website www.gatorpiss.shop
and click on the How To Video. You can also check out our Baker Forge & Tool YouTube channel.
(All instructions based on a etchant temp of 65-75 degrees)
(Any cooler and etching will take longer)
- Start with a surface finish of 600 grit minimum! 800-1000 preferred (Higher you go, the higher luster you’ll have in the final finish. If you have a solid core you need to darken, 600 grit is recommended)
- Degrease with Brake Cleaner
- Place steel into Gator Piss and watch for any streaks (If streaks appear immediately pull steel from etchant and scrub with a plastic bristled brush, or repeat step one) (If streaks are not present leave in the piss for about 20 minutes)
- Repeat this process as needed for desired etched depth and contrast (Enough to catch a fingernail)
- If you find areas not etching properly, take blade out and neutralize. Then buff with a fine rouge on a loose cloth buffing wheel or hit with 2500 grit paper. Then repeat degrease and etching steps.
- Once you have pulled the steel from its final etch, immediately neutralize acid in the blade with a neutralizing agent such as windex or submerse in a baking soda bath.
- Rinse and spray with oil (wd40 or such)
- Let oxides set for a minimum of 6 hours in a dry location before touching the steel again
- Oil and wipe for final luster
Want to see this process demonstrated in a video? Head on over to our website www.gatorpiss.shop and click on the “How To” Video. Or check out our Baker Forge & Tool YouTube channel
Documents / Resources
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