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Keith Graber
11-15-2017, 2:07 PM
Hello everyone. First time poster here; thanks for all the knowledge shared. Very helpful for a newbie like me. I have a 30 watt CO2 from Universal Laser Systems. I am getting into stainless engraving and have experimented with Cermark a little. The forum taught me to dilute Cermark--that's helpful!:D So, I have two questions:

1) Can I use methyl hydrate instead of denatured alcohol for thinning Cermark?

2) I have seen dilution ratios on this forum ranging from 5:1 to 10:1. Recommendations? Is the purpose of higher dilution rates simply to get a thinner and more even cover?

Thanks in advance

Mike Null
11-15-2017, 3:43 PM
I use DNA to thin to the consistency of 2% milk.

Tony Lenkic
11-15-2017, 3:57 PM
I use acetone ..............5 to 1 ratio

John Lifer
11-15-2017, 6:48 PM
Acetone works, but is more expensive, way more hazardous to your health. Your should not breath vapors at all....
A very good Carcinogen. Also way more flammable as a vapor.

Matt Renner
11-16-2017, 11:38 PM
Acetone is not carcinogenic or way more hazardous to your health.

John Lifer
11-17-2017, 10:47 AM
sorry, shows my age, EPA had it listed as hazardous chemical when I was responsible for it's use, but seems they delisted way back in 1995..... Go for it!