Logo On Glass Door - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Jer (DIAMOND)	11 Apr 2007
To:	ALL	1 of 12

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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	12 Apr 2007
To:	Jer (DIAMOND)	2 of 12

6623.2 In reply to 6623.1
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?? Joe

From:	Jer (DIAMOND)	12 Apr 2007
To:	JHayes55	3 of 12

6623.3 In reply to 6623.2
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)	12 Apr 2007
To:	Jer (DIAMOND)	4 of 12

6623.4 In reply to 6623.1
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	12 Apr 2007
To:	Jer (DIAMOND)	5 of 12

6623.5 In reply to 6623.3

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.

Joe

From:	Carl (CSEWELL)	12 Apr 2007
To:	Jer (DIAMOND)	6 of 12

6623.6 In reply to 6623.1
How about a portable CO2 laser? http://paris.olx.fr/laser-co2-portable-easylase-iid-612699 15 Watts!!!! Carl Guntersville Laser Engraving Guntersville, AL http://www.GuntersvilleLaser.com

From:	Dave Jones (DAVERJ)	12 Apr 2007
To:	Carl (CSEWELL)	7 of 12

6623.7 In reply to 6623.6

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

...Dave
Dave Jones Design

From:	Carl (CSEWELL)	12 Apr 2007
To:	Dave Jones (DAVERJ)	8 of 12

6623.8 In reply to 6623.7
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". Carl Guntersville Laser Engraving Guntersville, AL http://www.GuntersvilleLaser.com

From:	Dave Jones (DAVERJ)	12 Apr 2007
To:	Carl (CSEWELL)	9 of 12

6623.9 In reply to 6623.8
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". ...Dave Dave Jones Design

From:	Carl (CSEWELL)	12 Apr 2007
To:	Dave Jones (DAVERJ)	10 of 12

6623.10 In reply to 6623.9
Or..... you can charge EXTRA!! Carl Guntersville Laser Engraving Guntersville, AL http://www.GuntersvilleLaser.com

From:	Jer (DIAMOND)	12 Apr 2007
To:	Carl (CSEWELL)	11 of 12

6623.11 In reply to 6623.6
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 Apr 2007
To:	Jer (DIAMOND)	12 of 12

6623.12 In reply to 6623.11
Yessir! You could probably specialize in tattoo removal. Carl Guntersville Laser Engraving Guntersville, AL http://www.GuntersvilleLaser.com

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