Making metal black again...

[Boo-Sabum Ben]

TM hi capa, the upper frame has started to get worn out from my efforts to make it as smooth as possible against the slide. It's lost a lot of it's colour, and has patches of silver on it from where it's been scuffed. With the new slide and grip, it looks a bit odd!

Any way to help restore it to it's original colour? I have some black enamel paint, would gently rubbing thin layers on help?

[No1_sonuk]

Re: Making metal black again...

There are some chemical blackening products around. Most of the ones I see recommended are from Birchwood Casey. Which one you use depends on the metal involved.

[ThatblokewiththeScar.]

Re: Making metal black again...

Enamel paint will build up a very thick layer quickly and will probably scuff and fall off pretty quickly. For minor blemishes I use a couple of different permanent markers that do a great job of covering minor nicks.

Search for gun bluing kits on the bay they are surprisingly easy to use and the results are permanent.

[Boo-Sabum Ben]

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Ah might have a look into that. Rough, decent prices?

[ThatblokewiththeScar.]

Re: Making metal black again...

About £5 gets a one hit multi cream and £20 gets a proper kit enough for a couple of shotgun barrels.

Read the instructions and take your time and all will be well.

Phil...

[Boo-Sabum Ben]

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Will only need the one time kit really, its only the sides of the frame that ive scuffed with wet and dry!

Thanks guys!

[No1_sonuk]

Re: Making metal black again...

I'd have suggested the Sharpie marker too, but the Hicappa's frame isn't quite black (well, my TM 4.3's isn't anyway), it's more like very dark grey.

[Aitch]

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I use a marker and wipe it off insantly, it builds up eventually.