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Acid etching stainless steel panel
2006
I like to apply a decorative black finish to a sheet of stainless steel 304#4.
I have heard about acid etching.
Joern Schuldt
2006
Probably not permanent.
Cheapest option is a hot black oxide for SS with a black wax coat instead of oil.
Black chrome is good, but expensive.
James Watts
Navarre, Florida
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