[Frankie] and [Bryan] have figured out a way to use the laser to chemically activate an etching process ... After either thinly painting or airbrushing the material onto the stainless surface ...

(Etching is a process that will help the paint absorb better.) To test the floor, sprinkle a few drops of water onto the ...

Ferric chloride works as well on brass as it does on copper, and [Switch and Lever] does a good job explaining the chemistry of the etching process and ... plain black spray paint in one case ...

Self-etching primer is ideal for painting metal and creates the foundation needed to bond with the paint. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the side of the can for best results.

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Specifically, the team found how electrically charged gas known as plasma makes the etching process more effective than it would otherwise be. The research was published in two papers appearing in the ...