Black Oxide Bolts
 

In the middle of some TLC updates on my C-10. As I have the front end apart and don't want to buy new bolts, I was looking at wire brushing them and then coating them with a black oxide coating.
Does anyone have experience doing this?

Re: Black Oxide Bolts
 

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264150

When you click the link in that thread it will bring you to a page not found on the caswell website.In the header at the top you will see black oxide where the solutions are there.

Re: Black Oxide Bolts
 

Buy new bolts. It's a lot easier and cheaper than glass beading and phosphate
coating your originals by far.

Re: Black Oxide Bolts
 

Buy new , Auveco 15792 . All the best OEM style clips fasteners and bolts come from Auveco . :chevy:

https://www.auveco.com/hex-hd-sems-b...18-x-7-8-15792

50 shipped for $20.58 - https://www.amazon.com/Qty-5-16-18-S.../dp/B071QYSYNK

50 - $13.89 - https://autofastenersandclips.com/pr...nt=19614148999


50 - $ 13.97 - https://www.fastener.zone/products/a...75-gm-15686047

Re: Black Oxide Bolts
 

Thank you for the link to that website. I’ll be using it for my truck and chevelle.

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All Fastenal stores carry Auveco hardware . :chevy:

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My experience has been the complete opposite and for black phos all I've ever done is knock back gross deposits of debris from the parts with good results. I've got a batch out for plating right now.

It's typical that shops have a minimum rate and that typically gets you pounds of plated fasteners, latches, hinges, etc.

Re: Black Oxide Bolts
 

I got a bottle of Jax for my birthday and it works well. You don’t need the kit, just the blackening agent you can finish them with WD40 or penetrating oil.

Re: Black Oxide Bolts
 

I've redone OEM bolts using the same method as 70STOVEBOLT with good results. If you have a bead blaster or wire wheel then this is a good option. I bought a pint of Caswell Black Oxide Concentrate and use WD40 as the sealer. Here's a good video from Cuda Cody on the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vTn6l5h67A

I've also bought replacement OE-style bolts in bulk at good prices.

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Thanks, I don't think I'll be doing any more black phosphate unless it is a few odd fasteners.