Caswell SS Blackening Kit

[skosh69]

I just wanted to give a review of Caswell's Stainless Steel Blackener Kit. For a long time, I'd wanted to swap out all the SS small parts on my CDP for blued/black ones, but it was going to be costly (around a $100 or more). I did some research here on the forum and found some people that mentioned Caswells SS blackening kit and it was only $32 w/shipping. So I figured it'd be worth a shot. Here is their info, www.caswellplating.com - p/n ssbgk

IMO, the kit works great. Some parts I had to repeat the process a few times to get the look just right. The finish is exactly what I was looking for. I cannot say how durable it is yet, but to me, it looks great and gives me the look I was going for.

Once I figure out how to protect the frame from the chemicals, I will do the plunger tube for a complete look. Oh yeah, I have to get new pins also.

I apologize for the crappy pictures as I am not good at it.

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After

[AutoMag]

Looking good!!!

[Sheepdog]

Looks great! (for a kimber)

[NAMVET72]

Looks Good for a Mimber, I like 2 Tone 1911's, nice set of dsparkie's grips correct?

[Dave Waits]

Don't let those jealous DW-owners get to you , looks Good!
Dave

[skosh69]

Thanks guys....

[Mike45]

Originally Posted by iGun

Nice. Did you use any post-treatment coating? When I used that Caswell treatment to blacken some SS D-rings, the black came off on everything it touched.

Yeah the same thing happened to me when I uses their post blackening stuff on re-park job I did on a Rock Island CCO build.

[skosh69]

Yes, I used the sealer that came with the kit, it's still holding up, but it'll need to be redone after a few more range visits...

[Thedragonslayer]

Again it has a great look ! Look forward to seing how long that stuff will last.

[Southpawmark]

Got a question:

I have some marks on my upper from the shell casing when they eject, any suggestions to repair this or touch it up? TIA