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Anyone use Caswell "cold" black oxide kit? Results?
Considering this for refinishing bolts and other small items. Have you used this and were the results good?
http://www.caswellplating.com/metal-...xide-kits.html
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Re: Anyone use Caswell "cold" black oxide kit? Results?
I'm also considering one of these: http://www.stainlesssteelcreations.net/
And also considering this. I believe this is a new product. A bit on the expensive side: http://www.cjponyparts.com/eastwood-...1vYaAtMN8P8HAQ
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Re: Anyone use Caswell "cold" black oxide kit? Results?
Thanks. I read where parkerizing bolts is a bad idea. That said, the guy blew it all the way around and may have been misinformed.
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Re: Anyone use Caswell "cold" black oxide kit? Results?
Ive had several parts reparkerized and the cost has been reasonable and with excellent results. If you have a local plating shop it might be worth inquiring as to their minimum batch cost, which should do a fair amount of parts.
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Edit: Ha, there's a place a mile from me. They do exactly that.
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Re: Anyone use Caswell "cold" black oxide kit? Results?
I have used 2 eastwood kits it worked well for some small clips,nuts and bolts but anything bigger than that i didnt have good luck with it.
what they sell you as the "kit" is pretty much a joke. just buy the "solution" and not the kit. and if you have anything bigger than nuts an bolts better get 2-3 of the bottles. when i'm ready i'm gonna try caswells product this time they have better reviews.
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The thing I found with the Caswell product is that the parts have to be absolutely clean. If there is any rust on them at all it won't work.... LockDoc
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Re: Anyone use Caswell "cold" black oxide kit? Results?
X2 on the muratic acid. I buy pool acid from Lowes. It derusts small parts very well. Just be sure to use the solution in a WELL vented area and wear rubber gloves as it can easily burn your skin.
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Re: Anyone use Caswell "cold" black oxide kit? Results?
A lot of people use it, but muratic acid is not recommended for metal, because it can damage it. I've found white vinegar does a GREAT job of removing rust. You just need to wire brush afterwards.
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OBTW, the reactive part of white vinegar is HCL otherwise known as MURIATIC ACID and that, sir, is the same acid that is in your stomach! |
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