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They make a certain type of blaster specifically for etching glass. Not sure the price, but I dont think they are real exspensive. It is sort of like the little fertilizer jugs you put on the end of a garden hose and spray the yard or flowers with, only its for glass and it hooks up to an air hose.
That would probably be your best bet.
Also I think media blasting(spelling) is a safe alternative.
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haha, computer controled laser engraver, also computer controled bit engraver/router, can make perfectly symetrical holes thru up to 3" material, and can engrave on close to any surface
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I used to use a sand blaster to do this, until recently. I found some spray paint at Home Depot made by Rustoleum call Frosted Glass. I used it on the plexi cover I made to cover my caps. Check it out at my sounddomain site. It only costs a few bucks, and was very easy to use.
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Yeah, I am very happy with the results. You can't tell the difference from the paint and sandblasted. I put the paint on the back-side of the plexi so it can't get scratched, and so it would be smooth to the touch.
Give it a try, it was super easy to use. Alot less prep time than using a sandblaster, and anybody can use it. No special equipment needed!
quote:Originally posted by BetaTDI: I have to be honest here. I expected to see some ghetto looking grey paint on plexi but that actually looks damn good.
That was my thoughts exactly when I first bought the stuff. So I tried it on a scrap piece of plexi first. I figured, what the hell, it's only $3.50 if it doesn't turn out well. I was very pleasantly surprised. It even looks better in person than in the pictures.
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well i guess since i have a sandblaster i shoud stick with it? seems like the paint won't refract the light the same way- you know.. it will block it instead of divert it i assume...... which would be most apparent if you wanted to use neons (which i wouldn't anyways).
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