TruckElectric
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probably, almost certainly, noWould it make the steel vulnerable to corrosion?
once the top layer oxidizes it should reform the molecular seal that resists that.Would it make the steel vulnerable to corrosion?
I was thinking that it would be something the manufacturer might do to brand the truck, not us ‘Joes’. You are right about laser engraving. What about water jet? I know they can be used to cut but can they be used to etch?I think the main issue with this would be - how do you do it safely? To etch steel, you need a Class 4 laser. There are very tight safety regulations with Class 4 lasers. Those things will blind you faster than a Red Ryder BB Gun. Even a reflected beam off a surface can ruin your life. They must be in a no light leak enclosure.
I assume the tailgate and doors of the CT can be removed so you can probably get those done somewhere, but the rest of the truck? I don’t see someone building a drive-in laser etcher where you can park the entire vehicle in a booth and have this done.
After I posted I thought of sand blasting. Yes, traditional etching methods would work.I'll bet i could easily mask off and sand blast the logo on. Or acid etch it. If i wanted to.