Anybody know how to blacken stainless steel

[bat119]

I have a SS barrel thread protector I'd like better black.
Tried 3 types of cold blueing and some aluminum black no change.

Anybody have suggestion? as a last resort I do have some flat BBQ paint.

[Dubious]

cerakote maybe?

https://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com

[jzz30tt]

There is heat bluing as well.

[double gun]

Black oxide or nitron blackening

[bat119]

Originally Posted by double gun

Black oxide or nitron blackening

Is there anybody that can do a small part?

I was hoping somebody had a home remedy with Drano or something

[Nyksta]

Paint it

[double gun]

Originally Posted by bat119

Is there anybody that can do a small part?

I was hoping somebody had a home remedy with Drano or something

Barret at armacoat can do it. Paint is certainly easier.

* just noticed you're in Lloyd, I would pay a visit to insite arms. I'm sure they do some form of spray and bake finish

[fps plus]

Stainless takes a special mix of blueing salts and is only good for stainless . Standard blueing salt for regular gun steel will not touch it. Therefore not may of us have set up to blue stainless steel.

[bat119]

I think I'll give the paint a try for now
I'll talk to Insite see when they are building a black gun. Not really a big deal the bright shiny cap really sticks out on a black gun it's in the exotic 13.5X1 LH thread not so easy to find.

[Grizzly Adams]

Gunkote, there is a Canadian dealer.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...-prod1150.aspx

Grizz

[bubba300]

I have sprayed arma-coat on sandblasted stainless and it has held on there great for 5 years,its fairly simple to spray.

[.257Weatherby]

Apple cider vinegar....
You did ask for a home remedy....
Rob