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Bluing or Darkening Stainless steel

Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:28 pm

So I have a Stainless 1911 Commander slide I'd like to darken for that two tone look. From what I understand cold bluing won't work. So thoughts on how to blacken or darken

Re: Bluing or Darkening Stainless steel

Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:29 pm

Ionbond, Melonite, or cerakote.

Re: Bluing or Darkening Stainless steel

Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:14 pm

Caswell's

Re: Bluing or Darkening Stainless steel

Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:21 pm

How can I go about doing this and what would I need pick up and where, thank you

Re: Bluing or Darkening Stainless steel

Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:58 pm

Amazon sells Caswells blackener. Google for hints on how to best use it. Your slide would need to be completely stripped.
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