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Armour Etch 10 oz.

Armour Etch 10 oz.

Armour Etch 10 oz.
$ 17.00

Score By Feature

Based on 1,767 ratings
Value for money
9.51
Easy to use
8.71
Adhesion
8.33
Anti-glare
7.88
Sheerness
7.66

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Product Description

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Questions & Answers

Is it possible to apply this to glass to seal vinyl?

Nothing will be sealed as a result of it. You trace the area you want to etch with vinyl and then peel it away. Regardless of how long you leave the cream on, it has no effect on the vinyl. Leaving it on for an extended period of time will not make the etch any deeper. It only extends up to a certain point.

Is there a specific brush needed for this?

All I used was a dollar store paintbrush. I believe there were ten artist brushes in the pack. If I'm in charge of the front of the house, I applied the tape around both designs first, then applied the armor etch thickly (I know some people say not to do that, but it works best for me to do so), then set my timer for 20 minutes total, then swirled it around in the designs flipping it back. from one design to the next Before I started doing it this way, I messed up a few things. It works really well for me now that I've figured out how long I need to leave it on for. I hope this has been of assistance.

If the etching cream is not used for a certain period of time, does it go bad, expire, or dry up?

Hello, I don't believe it has the potential to deteriorate. If the lid is not tightly fastened, it may dry out over time. There will always be a small amount of air in the bottle, resulting in some drying.

Why is it that my order has been marked as delivered but I have yet to receive it?

My order arrived quickly, even though it was November. If I were you, I'd dial Amazon's number and start asking questions.

Selected User Reviews For Armour Etch 10 oz.

It's a fantastic product that's also very simple to use
5/5

It goes a long way with this stuff. I only used a third of this product on seven glass bakeware dishes, and I made sure to shake it well before using it. To get the most uniform etch, keep the brush moving for at least 6 minutes. It appears to have been completed with care. I used my Cricut cutting machine to create a stencil that I applied to the underside of the dishes so that the etched side did not come into contact with the food, preventing staining. It appears to be lovely.

Amber Massey
Amber Massey
| Aug 27, 2021
It works well, but there are a couple of suggestions
5/5

This item was extremely effective. On a project for my wife, I etched a design in glass and masked it as necessary. I did learn three useful hints while etching the first of four pieces. The first step is to apply the paste thickly. Although the first piece I etched had complete coverage, some of the areas I added were thin. When I rinsed the paste off, it left a patchy appearance because the thin areas were not etched well. The second piece of advice is to leave it on for a little longer than the bottle recommends. It reads: 1- I left it on for 10 minutes for a good etch and it turned out fantastically. The final piece of advice is to thoroughly rinse and wipe down your glass once you've finished. I rinsed one piece but did not dry it before setting it aside while I ate dinner. When I returned, I noticed light etching in places I hadn't intended because some of the puddled water had some of the etching compound in it. I'm very pleased with the outcome.

Chloe Gomez
Chloe Gomez
| May 25, 2021
It's all good
5/5

This was my first time using this product, and it was extremely simple to set up and use, taking only a few minutes. Will say that you should make sure you have an equal amount of product in each of the etching locations. That was my problem, and when I added more afterward, it turned out to be a different shade. However, this is due to human error rather than a flaw in the product.

Albert Stein
Albert Stein
| Sep 26, 2021
Yes, this is something you'll need
5/5

It's great stuff, but I believe you should leave it on for at least 10 minutes to get a decent etch. Otherwise, it appears to be too light and hazy. You can, however, scrape the cream off and reuse it multiple times, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice and find the right amount of time for you.

Kyla Freeman
Kyla Freeman
| Apr 01, 2021
I tried three times, and the glass remained as clear as it had been when I began
3/5

I attempted to use this on a manufactur-made glass lamp sconce. A frosted paint coat was applied. The paint was peeling and the overall appearance was dreadful. I took the paint off, let the sconce dry, and then used the glass etcher to finish it off. I checked after a few minutes and found no impact, so I tried again with a very thick coat. I tried again, this time using a thick coat and letting it sit for 20 minutes (instructions say 1 to 3 minutes). The paste washed right off, and the sconce looked just like it did before I removed the frost paint. Unfortunately, I'll have to use spray paint to complete this task.

Indie Garrett
Indie Garrett
| Jul 16, 2021
Etch the Armour Before you buy it, read the product description; it's half a container of product, and because of the chemicals, it gets really crusty at the top, which fell into my project, which was very frustrating
4/5
Arian HOWARTH
Arian HOWARTH
| Mar 26, 2021
Not 10 oz
3/5

, but crystal chunks This bottle was full of very large crystal chunks, and it was supposed to be a 10 oz bottle, but it wasn't. The bottle was only about half full, with about 3 or 4 oz of liquid remaining. I inserted a silver knife into it to determine the exact amount of liquid in the bottle. There wasn't even 2" of etching cream in the bottle after I removed it and measured it. This seller should not be purchased from!.

Vincent Hunter
Vincent Hunter
| Jun 22, 2021
Unsealed/Half-filled I was so excited to finish a project I'd been working on when this package arrived half-empty and unopened
3/5

I'm glad we didn't get anything on our skin when we opened the box because I've heard this stuff can be extremely painful. For a replacement, I'll go to a brick-and-mortar store.

Demi Zimmerman
Demi Zimmerman
| Sep 03, 2021

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