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Patina for nickel plating - how to get it?
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.
Thank you.
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http://www.stewmac.com/tradesecrets
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Permalink Reply by Vince Stark on
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The kitchen oven at 500 degrees... Done it, it works! Just like bluing the exhaust pipes on a motorcycle.
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Try using mustard. I have used this on knife blades I make.
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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on
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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.
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