Patina for nickel plating - how to get it? - Secrets of the CBG Underground

Patina for nickel plating - how to get it?

Posted by rain-air on January 27, 2010 at 5:45pm

Do you know a way to age new nickel plated hardware (cheap bolts etc. having that cold blue hue on a matte/frosted surface) using easily available chemicals?
Thank you.

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Bob Harrison January 28, 2010 at 1:31am

Gun cold blue or browing soulution, vinagar, clorox, really any acid could work. I have used a powder that is used in making pickles, I don't recall the of the name stuff. But all parts needs to be degreased first. I have posted photos in the steampunk area that could help you. But please Remember all these chemicals are dangerous and care should be taken when used.
Thanks
Bob
Alan Eisenberg January 28, 2010 at 12:42am

Try using mustard. I have used this on knife blades I make.
Vince Stark January 27, 2010 at 9:26pm

The kitchen oven at 500 degrees... Done it, it works! Just like bluing the exhaust pipes on a motorcycle.
RL Mott January 27, 2010 at 7:48pm

http://www.stewmac.com/tradesecrets

The whole archive is here ... http://www.stewmac.com/tradesecrets/archive

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