How does one Blacken Stainless Steel?

Ed45+P

May 07, 2002 09:02

In addition to the teflon, laquer and paint on coatings and the trusty black Sharpie pen, does anyone know how to blacken stainless like, for example to touch up a Sig with a black stainless slide? Thanks, Ed

Edited by - Ed45+P on 05/07/2002 13:04:07

Edited by - Ed45+P on 05/07/2002 13:05:12

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  IAMACLONE_2

  May 07, 2002 09:28

  THE BEST WAY IS TO TAKE IT TO SOMEONE WHO DOES BLACK OXIDE PLATING. THE PROCESS IS LIKE CHROME PLATING. CANT ANODIZE STAINLESS. EXPECT ABOUT $50-$100 FOR BLACK OXIDE. ONE OTHER WAY IS TO POWDER COAT.
  BLACK OXIDE WOULD BE BETTER IN MY JUDGEMENT.

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  cbxjeff

  May 07, 2002 12:12

  I may be mistaken but I don't think SS can take a black oxide treatment - just carbon steel. There are various kinds of Teflon coatings. Some are soft like a frying pan while others can be quite hard. Hope this helps.
  
  cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.

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  101AIRBORNE

  May 07, 2002 13:51

  Ed,
  Brownells Product Oxynate No. 84 is available for bluing
  Stainless Steel. www.brownells.com
  Best, Steve

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  cpermd

  May 07, 2002 16:48

  cbxjeff is incorrecet.
  I hate to keep doing this and making enemies.
  SS can be Black oxided fairly easily.
  Have you ever seen an Oly SUM barrel?
  cpermd

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  Ed45+P

  May 07, 2002 19:13

  THANKS GUYS. Ed

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