Good afternoon gentlemen,
I've seen a lot of guys using windex as a neutralizer for FeCL3. So that got me thinking: what else will it neutralize? What else would work? Does simple green neutralize as well? Can windex or simple green neutralize a blade after I electro-etch?
If you have some tips or tricks you'd like to share for neutralizing, or extra uses for windex, please add below!
Evan L. Cihak
I use ammonia , then Windex or another degreasing spray cleaner. If there's any doubt, I wash with dish soap and wipe with denatured alcohol.
One of the easiest ways to be sure the etch is going well is I set a timer for 2 minutes and simply lift the blade from the etch without handling it and look at it to see if there's any streaking. If so, I can neutralize and re clean it before any real damage is done. I do this every time I etch.
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