Mr. Bean, Are the faceplates you make just etched f4?....

[jimmybjj]

if so how do you get the etch areas all black? Also I noticed one your faceplates looks silver rather than copper was this just the lighting?

[madbean]

I etch them on FR4 that has a black backing. The silver coating is actually a tinning solution---the same that's applied to all the hand-made boards I do. Basically, it's just like a PCB except with graphics.

[jimmybjj]

Thanks for the info. Where and what kind of tinning solution do you use?

[madbean]

MG Chemicals Liquid Tin. It is sometimes available on Mouser, which is where I get it from.

[micromegas]

do you know if there's any chance of buying those fancy boards with black backing on Europe?
(maybe I should start asking where do you buy them...)

[madbean]

ABCFAB on eBay. I don't think he ships international, though. Not sure.

[micromegas]

ok, thanks!

[LaceSensor]

He does ship, its just fucking expensive.
I have a board or two I could spare (blue, black) for you to at least try it before committing to expensive shipping.