How do I remove lasered image - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	12 Jan 2007
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from a piece of acrylic? I dont want to throw the piece away and was wondering how I can salvage it.

Keep in mind I dont own every tool there is........lol

Brian

EDITED: 12 Jan 2007 by DGL

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	12 Jan 2007
To:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	2 of 11

5743.2 In reply to 5743.1
Brian, At bare minimum, you'll need wet/dry sandpaper and a buffing wheel with polishing compund. There's also a company specializing in the resurfacing of acrylic awards, whose name isn't coming to mind at the moment. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	12 Jan 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	3 of 11

5743.3 In reply to 5743.2

it's not that important........only a $13 piece

thanks

Brian

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	12 Jan 2007
To:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	4 of 11

5743.4 In reply to 5743.3
If memory serves, I believe the resurfacing was about $7, so if you accumulate enough pieces that need resurfacing, it's worth having them brought back to life. Unfortunately, there's no magic cream or acrylic eraser. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	12 Jan 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	5 of 11

5743.5 In reply to 5743.4
I am hoping not to accumulate any more pieces. This mistake was because I inverted the image in Corel because it didn't look right. I was silly mistake on my part and will not do it again. Brian

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	12 Jan 2007
To:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	6 of 11

5743.6 In reply to 5743.5
Brian, If it weren't for accumualated "goofs" where do you think people would get their showroom displays? :B David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	12 Jan 2007
To:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	7 of 11

5743.7 In reply to 5743.6

Brian,

Here's the info on the acrylic resurfacing company, as provided by Barbara:

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 12 Jan 2007 by DGL

From:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	12 Jan 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	8 of 11

5743.8 In reply to 5743.7

Thanks David,

You have been very helpful....

California is a looooooooooong way from me but if I have more....might be worth it.

Brian

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	12 Jan 2007
To:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	9 of 11

5743.9 In reply to 5743.8
Brian, One of these days, when you get enough pieces, bring them out. We can play golf, while you're waiting for the repair. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	JHayes55	13 Jan 2007
To:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	10 of 11

5743.10 In reply to 5743.5
quote: I was silly mistake on my part and will not do it again. Do not take this the wrong way Brian but I had to laugh out loud when I read this - because I always tell myself the same thing - I say to myself - "That was dumb - I will never do that again" - sometimes it works sometimes it does not. On the acrylics more than once I have engraved without flipping the image before engraving on the back. Last year at the ARA show I bought some new acrylics from an acrylic company and when they sent them they include several samples already engraved for use as display - 2 or 3 of them were engraved without inverting the image. So we are not the only ones who have made this mistake. Misery loves company!! :P Are you coming to LV this year?? Joe

From:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	14 Jan 2007
To:	JHayes55	11 of 11

5743.11 In reply to 5743.10

I would love to come to Vegas.........but I just had to have a new camera and a complete living room makeover.

I haven't been out there in a while and every year I say this is the year. I would like to meet everyone..........maybe next year! :O)

Brian

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