Selective paint removal applications also known as night and day marking, are very demanding applications found in various industries such as in the design of a car’s interior. Night and Day marking allows the user to see the graphic both in day light and at night time through back illumination. This application note looks at night and day marking of different materials including ABS and silicone rubber. It shows how the marking process is achieved, focussing on the pulsed fiber laser, and the benefits of using it for this specific application.