Full Version: Logo On Glass Door

From: Jer (DIAMOND) [#1]
 11 Apr 2007
To: ALL

I have a good customer that wants to etch their logo on on a glass door. I need some ideas on how to get this done. If we do a good job, I believe they will want the logo on all the main doors.

From: JHayes55 [#2]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Jer (DIAMOND) [#1] 12 Apr 2007

Are the doors already installed? How big of an area on the door are we talking about?? Can the glass part be removed?? or is it a total glass door?? Several ways to give them what they want if we have more information. Do they have a budget to get this done or is cost not an issue??

From: Jer (DIAMOND) [#3]
 12 Apr 2007
To: JHayes55 [#2] 12 Apr 2007

The doors are installed and solid glass. The logo will be about 14" in diameter. Money will not be a big problem, but I can not get out of hand.

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#4]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Jer (DIAMOND) [#1] 12 Apr 2007

Hi Jer,

Good luck with that. You have only two viable options in my opinion.

If there will be a lot more work if you are successful, you will need one of THESE

Alternatively, you can use the decal that look amazingly like an etched graphic, and can be applied to the door and removed if necessary.

You could also acid etch the glass, but were it ME, I would us the on site blaster.......

I hope this helps in some small way.

From: JHayes55 [#5]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Jer (DIAMOND) [#3] 12 Apr 2007

I would agree with Chuck - on site blaster best method to get a true etched look. Depending on the detail in the logo that might be a trick as well.
Etchmark is the vinyl that Chuck referred to and is used a lot on glass doors across the county. Most people would never now the difference in it and
sandblasted glass. People in our profession would easily see the difference. We have to keep reminding ourselves that were not like the general public when it comes to viewing these processes.
Acid etch is possible but not one I would risk on this type of job.

Best wishes.

From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#6]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Jer (DIAMOND) [#1] 12 Apr 2007

How about a portable CO2 laser?

http://paris.olx.fr/laser-co2-portable-easylase-iid-612699

15 Watts!!!!

From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#7]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#6] 12 Apr 2007

On the manufacturer's site it mentions dermatology, plastic surgery, gynaecology, and veterinary surgery. Doesn't mention glass doors. :D

http://www.teamlaser.com/english/easylaseCO2-15watt.htm

From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#8]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#7] 12 Apr 2007

quote:
Doesn't mention glass doors.


It doesn't exclude glass doors either! ;^)

You've heard of a 'glass jaw', haven't you? There ya go! Under "plastic surgery".

From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#9]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#8] 12 Apr 2007

Just make sure that no people or pets are behind the door when it's engraved, or you might end up making a "surgical strike".

From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#10]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#9] 12 Apr 2007

Or..... you can charge EXTRA!!

From: Jer (DIAMOND) [#11]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#6] 12 Apr 2007

I am thinking about going with the vinal, but that portable CO2 laser may be just what I need to expand my business. Our new name will be Diamond Engraving & Dermatology & Veterinary & Gynecology. I bet I will have plenty of 16 year old part time applicants during the busy season.

From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#12]
 12 Apr 2007
To: Jer (DIAMOND) [#11] 12 Apr 2007

Yessir! You could probably specialize in tattoo removal.

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