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  • Member since
    August 2019
  • From: Central Oregon
Anchor Chain colors
Posted by HooYah Deep Sea on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 2:16 PM

A quick query .  .  . Anybody know a good way to color metal chain black (or other color, as necessary) other than paint? I need the chain to be flexible and regular paint kinda glues the links together if you paint them completely. Does anyone do miniature electro-plating in black? 

"Why do I do this? Because the money's good, the scenery changes and they let me use explosives, okay?"

  • Member since
    August 2014
  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 2:53 PM

I believe MicroMark has a fluid you can dip it in that will blacken chain.  Probably available elsewhere as well.

Never tried it, and can't remember exactly who carries it.

  • Member since
    July 2013
Posted by steve5 on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 4:45 PM

Most gun shops sell ,blueing & blackening agents

 

  • Member since
    August 2019
  • From: Central Oregon
Posted by HooYah Deep Sea on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 9:39 PM

Being a shooter I should have thought of that, but since I can't strip off the cheap chrome, I might not work. 

It's time to experiment!

"Why do I do this? Because the money's good, the scenery changes and they let me use explosives, okay?"

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 6:57 AM

For brass metal, there is a brass blackening solution.  As someone previously said, Micro Mark sells it.  Try googling the term and you will find others.  Some sporting goods stores have it.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Mansfield, TX
Posted by EdGrune on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 10:43 AM

Add some color and interest to the anchor chain.   Add shot count markings to the chain.

Remember,  red you're dead!

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