Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Frank Filippone wrote: > > Does anyone know how to chemically turn brass dull black? The original > finish on these is paint, and is subject to wear ( and fun loving camera > nuts like me ). Frank, I don't know how. The following site tells how to turn copper/brass brown or green: http://protection.copper.org/apply_finishes.htm One of the references at that site may have more information. This site also looks interesting: http://atlas.unm.edu/smith/metal5.faq.html and its parent directory: http://atlas.unm.edu/smith/ One other thought, I believe that model railroad buffs either paint or color brass models of engines. So a trip or call to a model shop might be another source. Best regards, Dennis - -- Experience is a tough teacher. It gives the test before the lesson. - -unknown