[header] How to acid etch steel [title] Choose the type of steel you want to etch. [step] You can etch stainless steel, mild steel, or high-carbon steel. Which type of steel you etch will determine the best acid or chemical to use to etch it with. 
[title] Remove any burrs on the edges of the steel. [step] File away any burrs on the side of the steel you plan to etch with acid.