BAKER FORGE AND TOOL Gator Piss Etching Instructions

June 12, 2024
BAKER FORGE AND TOOL

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

References

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