The Insta Etch uses high temperature spray paint to put your VIN number on your catalytic converter to help identify it if it's stolen car auto cars
has also shown a placard template that reads “Marked by LAPD.” A bit like a home alarm sign on the front lawn, this is intended to discourage thieves.
“We use this LAPD placard template with the high temperature paint and we apply, not only the VIN etch, but we apply this LAPD warning, if you will, to potential thieves who get underneath these cars looking to steal the catalytic converters,” said LAPD Capt. Gary Walters.Vehicle owners will be able to take their vehicles to VIN etching events to have their catalytic converters marked. The service is free, and owners can also book an appointment in advance by calling 561-3259.
In the first five weeks of 2023 alone, catalytic converter thefts were up by 406 instances, as compared to the same period in 2022, reports the
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