First you see it then you don't. It is now possible to create invisible artwork and lettering on mirrors that only shows up when the mirror is steamed. So when you get into the shower all you see is a clean mirror. When you get out you see an image and or lettering plainly visible in the fog. This is an incredible attention getter! To create this effect the near surface must first be microlapped to expose all of the "free" oxygen atoms. Then a mask is applied. Next a hydrophobic sealant is reacted forming a covalant bond that will last forever. Choosing the right SAM is critical. Of course the entire process can be easily repeated so as to change the image at any time. Cleaning is done with microfiber cloths and pure water, or a squeegee. Products such as Windex can't harm the image. Although they will leave a buildup of surfactant over time which will take away from the clarity. Nonetheless, it is possible to remove such a filmy buildup by simply wetting the mirror with pure water and squeegeeing it off.
The Peekaboo effect can be applied to bathroom mirrors preexisting in homes or motels. Homeowners can choose their own artwork right out of a magazine if they like. The image can then be scanned into the computer, and converted to a mask. Motels can advertise their own services directly to their customers. Or they can profit by charging nearby restaurants, taxi services, or other businesses for advertising on their mirrors. Beauty salons can create hand held mirrors advertising their service for their customers to keep in their handbags. Which they will have to show off by fogging the mirror with their breath and showing their friends. On the back of the mirror would be the companies contact info including the sign company. The sky is the limit on this one.
Demonstrations are free, and pricing is negotiable.
Currently I am looking to work with Sign companies as they have the facility to create the vinyl mask which is discarded after. Many of these companies already have an email list of previous customers which is a valuable sales tool.
Written by Henry Grover Jr
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