turning stainless steel black

[PA4476]

I have a S&W Sigma with the silver stainless slide and barrel. I want it to be black. Anyone know of a way to do that ? (( Besides the usuall coating methods. ))

 

[Brian618]

You can try this but my results have varied and I am not always satisfied with the finish
http://www.caswellplating.com/metal-finishing-solutions/stainless-steel-blackener.html
I usually recommend cerakoting the slide

 

[PA4476]

You can try this but my results have varied and I am not always satisfied with the finish
http://www.caswellplating.com/metal-finishing-solutions/stainless-steel-blackener.html
I usually recommend cerakoting the slide

Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[Patronus]

Ironic...I have a blackened stainless steel Sig that I think would look great if it were silver instead of black.

 

[PA4476]

Ironic...I have a blackened stainless steel Sig that I think would look great if it were silver instead of black.

How ya trade it for a Sigma ? ....... wait, don't answer that

 

[loadnplenty]

There is something called dilute. It is a mixture of black oil based paint and fine linseed oil. You have to mix together and then bake in the oven. When it is finished you have a baked on finish. This the same process the military used on M1 Garands for some parts during WW2. I have not tried it as of right now though. But can be done for around $20

 

[PA4476]

There is something called dilute. It is a mixture of black oil based paint and fine linseed oil. You have to mix together and then bake in the oven. When it is finished you have a baked on finish. This the same process the military used on M1 Garands for some parts during WW2. I have not tried it as of right now though. But can be done for around $20

Sounds like it's worth a try. Where can you buy it ?

 

[loadnplenty]

Look on the Internet for directions and hobby lobby has everything u will need.

I will try and send you the link if I get up in time this afternoon.