How are you restoring hardware, springs, hinges etc

[Modaddio]

Originally Posted by greentruck

I used the "oily" finish that comes with the 70$ kit because I didn't want to pay the extra 30 bucks for the dry finish. As it turns out, it is dry in about a day and doesn't appear or feel oily at all.

Perfect, Thanks for the reply.

[bubbasimms]

greentruck....
How does the caswell black oxide last? Is it a good long term solution?

I use both the wire wheel and aluminum oxide blasting to clean up hardware and parts. I am looking at either zinc or manganese phosphate coating and using products from somewhere like Palmetto Enterprises or Casewell.... I'm just inquiring if anyone has experience with this and how it will last and or perform on hood hinges and springs etc.