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nl Offline Serena

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Remove etching/engraving
on: March 24, 2019, 10:55:10 AM
Any ideas on how to remove this text? Scratching with a nail won't do anyting…

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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #1 on: March 24, 2019, 11:49:23 AM
I had some Learhermans bougjt second hand with engravings on them. Some deeper and some lighter.
I used sandpaper, 800grit and upper and than slight polish. Either way, you will remove the engraving yet the finish will not be the same as from factory, just so you know
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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #2 on: March 24, 2019, 12:05:14 PM
Hmmm, hoped to get it off with some 'soap' like stuff (I have no idea how to say that in English).
Grinding is not an option…
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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #3 on: March 24, 2019, 01:02:36 PM
400 grit Sandpaper followed by finer to match the finish. Sand in straight lines following the factory finish. I did this with a LM Mini that I got and you can't tell there was a logo ever there.
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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #4 on: March 24, 2019, 01:12:00 PM
Quote from: SteveC on March 24, 2019, 01:02:36 PM
400 grit Sandpaper followed by finer to match the finish. Sand in straight lines following the factory finish. I did this with a LM Mini that I got and you can't tell there was a logo ever there.

 :iagree: You could also use a bit of polishing compound at the same time to speed it up... If you can't get something like Autosol, anything that you can use to clean a ss sink will work... even tooth paste, but that will be sticky... and minty... it does work though.

Btw, it's been laser'd on, so it won't scrape off.
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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #5 on: March 24, 2019, 04:36:40 PM
Hmmm, that'll be a summer project. Also have to find the right paper.
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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #6 on: March 24, 2019, 04:49:48 PM
Steel wool might be an option. I use the extra fine type for fading black oxide. You may need at least a medium grade though.

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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #7 on: March 27, 2019, 10:51:06 PM
Hey  Serena keep us posted on this, I'm interested on what you come up with,  thanks



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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #8 on: March 28, 2019, 05:58:35 AM
Dremel at low speed with a sanding disc. Follow by 800grit sand paper by hand. Works fast and easiest.
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Re: Remove etching/engraving
Reply #9 on: March 28, 2019, 06:14:49 AM
Quote from: genevabuck on March 24, 2019, 04:49:48 PM
Steel wool might be an option. I use the extra fine type for fading black oxide. You may need at least a medium grade though.
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I spend a good deal of time making BO finishes darker and more even. I may have a problem.  :rofl:



Quote from: SteveC on March 24, 2019, 01:02:36 PM
400 grit Sandpaper followed by finer to match the finish. Sand in straight lines following the factory finish. I did this with a LM Mini that I got and you can't tell there was a logo ever there.
This. :like:

Quote from: Fuzzbucket on March 24, 2019, 01:12:00 PM
:iagree: You could also use a bit of polishing compound at the same time to speed it up... If you can't get something like Autosol, anything that you can use to clean a ss sink will work... even tooth paste, but that will be sticky... and minty... it does work though.

Btw, it's been laser'd on, so it won't scrape off.
This. :like:


Quote from: Sam Lim on March 28, 2019, 05:58:35 AM
Dremel at low speed with a sanding disc. Follow by 800grit sand paper by hand. Works fast and easiest.
And this. :like:
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