Acid -etching clear glass shades?

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Karl in NY

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I have two clear glass fixture shades, which I want to convert to "opal" or "frosted". My options seem to be either bead-blasting or acid-etching using a product such as :
http://www.armourproducts.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0250.html

I sold my big compressor and sand blaster cabinet several years ago, so am considering the acid-etch.

Any experience with it?
 
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Only think I've acid etched as the VIN into the windows of a car. Timing is everything, as is getting an even coat. Not sure how easy it would be on a large surface and to try to get nice and even.
 

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Home Crappo sells a window fil that is frosted, mimics stained glas, etc.
Dont know if it will stand up to the heat in the fixture though.
 

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Home Crappo sells a window fil that is frosted, mimics stained glas, etc.
Dont know if it will stand up to the heat in the fixture though.


Not sure if it would handle the heat.

Even without a sand blaster you can do the job with the sand and water.


Black Diamond is nice for a abrasive.
 
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