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Old 07-31-2011, 09:26 PM
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Default Caswell SS Blackening Kit

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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Old 07-31-2011, 09:35 PM
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Looking good!!!
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:47 PM
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Looks great! (for a kimber)
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Looks Good for a Mimber, I like 2 Tone 1911's, nice set of dsparkie's grips correct?

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Old 07-31-2011, 09:52 PM
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Don't let those jealous DW-owners get to you , looks Good!
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Old 07-31-2011, 10:01 PM
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Hey buddy,I know I told you already, but I think it looks really good! thanks for the pics.
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Looks real good.

How does it hold up? I might have a few prospects to darken up.
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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.
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she looks great... much better IMHO!
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