Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: RickF on November 19, 2006, 11:56:34 pm
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I am about to start constructing the steering chain mechanism for my Torpedo Boat. I have got some suitable brass chain, but need to blacken it. Does anyone know of a cheap, easy-to-use chemical blackener?
Thanks
Rick
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They do this below
http://www.jotika-ltd.com/Pages/1024768/Fittings/AP9106.htm
but they allso do a chemical black I got it of them about two years ago it was about £4 its ok on brass
allso
http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/
CARRS METAL BLACKING CHEMICALS
Peter
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Rick,
If you soak it in coca cola it will turn black......
Roy
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Ok but how do you blacken metal then??
Peter
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Roy,
Does this really work? Will it deal with the soldered bits? I know Coke is a good cleaner - so good I'd never drink it! - but does it blacken brass? I thought it made copper shiny.
Rick
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Just don't leave it there to long as it will eat the brass, do not rub it or it will shine.........
Roy
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Thanks Roy - I'll get the DSM to put a bottle on her shopping list - is Regular or Diet better? ;)
Rick
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Always Super never unleaded (diet).....
Roy