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skosh69
07-31-2011, 09:26 PM
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.

Before
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/skosh1/Kimber3003.jpg

After
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/skosh1/Kimber7020-1.jpg

AutoMag
07-31-2011, 09:35 PM
Looking good!!!:)

Sheepdog
07-31-2011, 09:47 PM
Looks great! (for a kimber)Ellison

NAMVET72
07-31-2011, 09:49 PM
Looks Good for a Mimber, I like 2 Tone 1911's, nice set of dsparkie's grips correct?

Clyde

Dave Waits
07-31-2011, 09:52 PM
Don't let those jealous DW-owners get to you Ellison, looks Good!
Dave

skosh69
07-31-2011, 10:01 PM
Thanks guys....

dsparkie
08-03-2011, 04:55 AM
Hey buddy,I know I told you already, but I think it looks really good! thanks for the pics.:chopper:

Hail Caesar
08-30-2011, 02:24 PM
Looks real good.

How does it hold up? I might have a few prospects to darken up.

iGun
09-01-2011, 02:58 PM
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.

Thedragonslayer
09-01-2011, 03:06 PM
Ellison she looks great... much better IMHO!

Mike45
09-01-2011, 07:37 PM
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
09-03-2011, 12:14 AM
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
09-03-2011, 01:04 AM
Again it has a great look Ellison! Look forward to seing how long that stuff will last.

Southpawmark
10-24-2011, 12:14 PM
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

DaFadda
03-06-2012, 07:38 AM
Ellison... how about an update on the Caswell blackening treatment? Has it held up under use? (the treatment, not the K**ber!)