How to Blacken Stainless Steel, Black Oxide Patina

How to blacken stainless steel. Do it yourself black stainless steel - NI-Black 40 is a cold process Brush On Stainless Steel Blackening Patina.
In this video we go over the three step process of
1) Descaling the Stainless Steel
2) Applying the Patina
3) Sealing the Patina with Acrylaq-1045 Clear Coat.

Patinas | Gun Bluing | Steel Blackening | Black Oxide | Stainless Steel Black Patina

[longsword]

How durable is this, could this be used for watches? Changing the watch case from stainless to black?

[breonnabarker]

Thanks! Just what I was looking for. Now I need to find the best clear coats for high use things. Thanks!

[bogiestl]

Looks interesting - am looking for an alternative for use with 416 stainless compared to black manganese parkerized 1144 stressproof steel. How will does it hold up in a harsh environment?

[ARC]

Is NI-Black 40 durable or it need a clear coat to protect?

[susconeng]

Is it durable? I want to use it on a stainless door handle which might be touched frequently. Thanks

[brianludlow]

Is lacquer sealing required,    I want a flat, non-glossy finish.  is this product safe if it contacts plastics ?

[maxglitz]

I bought some fine mesh screen that only seems to be sold as stainless steel. I want to create a miniature old screen door. Would this product work or would it completely clog the openings?

[thomasschwaiger]

Hello, How well would this hold up on a modern trough style stainless bathroom sink.Will it eventually lighten up again from cleaning and rubbing and constant water exposure? Should it be clear coated or left uncoated?

[kang.z_khoo]

Hi, after applying this surface treatment, is it still FDA approved, or can it contact with life science product? Thanks in advance.

[manongrichtv]

What kind of solution is that. Is it food safe?

[gre]

What oxide is it? I'm thinking about blackening cutlery, but would like to know if it is safe first.

[Ericpotratz]

Would this last for an exterior application? Like for bolts on a deck?

[metropodox]

can this be done after applying a brushed finish to the stainless steel? will the brushed finish still be visible?

[lxjmwoh]

What if u dont clear cost it? what happens to the surface?

[nikolausnieder]

Will the stainless rust without the clearcoat? Or did you put in on for looks?

[chaw.]

Can I change my grill to black ? Will I have to put a clear coat on it ? 😊

[ryanle]

Can this be done to chrome vanadium steel like what most car hand tools are made of?

[joshuajuarez]

Can this be used on pocket knife stainless steels?
-Thanks

[squidvis]

I want to use this on a stainless steel rifle barrel will it be durable finish without clear coat?

[br]

How is the result on stainless Aisi 316?