Degreasing blades before etching: What to use ?

[oakwoodforge]

I've tried a bunch of things to remove fingerprints and oils from blades before I etch them. Things like simple green, spray brake cleaner, rubbing ancohol, paint thinner, engine degreaser... But I found something that works really nice and easy,3M™ Adhesive and Wax Remover, just spray it on and wipe it off with a clean cloth. I found it in the autobody section of wallyworld. Man this stuff works nice , no muss no fuss. 3M Home and Leisure : 3Mâ„¢ Adhesive and Wax Remover 03618, 12 oz. Aerosol

Jens

[Víctor Zamora]

Useful tip, I´ll try it. If it takes out wax can take out any grease, for sure

[Christopher M]

I just use plain old dish soap the cheap kind you get for a buck and a sponge.I works great for me of course my blades usually go right to etch after sanding.

[kbaknife]

I wipe off with Acetone.
Take into the house and wash with dish soap and hot water to remove any petroleum distillates from the acetone, and then just prior to etching, wipe off with denatured alcohol.

[jim frank]

I'll have to try the wax remover. Sounds good.

[brucegodlesky]

With the wax and grease remover, make sure ya wipe off with a clean towel before dipping. That stuff does leave a residue.

[Conan_568]

Originally Posted by Christopher M

I just use plain old dish soap the cheap kind you get for a buck and a sponge.I works great for me of course my blades usually go right to etch after sanding.

I use the same thing followed by a wipe down with pure alcohol.
I etch in battery acid, it gives a slow etch that I like.

[ksb]

I spray with brake cleaner, rinse with water then wipe off with acetone - seems to work for me.
Ken

[Lamey Knives]

after trying a multitude of pruducts, acetone gives me the best results.... usually wipe down 2-3 times before etch.

[EdCaffreyMS]

I agree with the acetone. I usually follow that up with a quick shot/cleaning with windex, then etch.