Can I use this kit on stainless steel? No, use the Stainless Steel Chemical Black Kit for that. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Caswell Mega Black Kit With Sealer \u2013 Complete kit for cold chemical blackening with sealer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":15872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"parent_description":"
Chemically blackening metal with the Caswell Mega Black Kit<\/h2>\n \n
The Caswell Mega Black Kit from the USA is a complete set for cold chemical blackening of steel and iron and gives a very dark, even finish. Original product: Caswell Mega Black Kit<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Features of the Mega Black Kit<\/h3>\n\n \t- Complete package for steel and iron at room temperature, very dark final color.<\/li>\n \t
- Suitable for hobbyists and small professionals, no special equipment required.<\/li>\n \t
- Works on cold and hot rolled steel\/iron, structural steel, alloy and tool steel, cast iron and forged steel. Not suitable for stainless steel. <\/li>\n \t
- Sealer choice: Caswell Penetrating Sealer (oil) or Caswell Sealer (acrylic, water-based).<\/li>\n \t
- Clear manual included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Key features of Mega Black<\/h3>\n\n \t- Starting mixing ratio: approx. 1:9 (10 percent concentrate in water).<\/li>\n \t
- Process duration: usually 2\u20133 minutes to the desired black depth, maximum 5 minutes.<\/li>\n \t
- Sealing: required for corrosion protection and color retention. Caswell Sealer can be diluted 1:1 with water for a thin, structureless layer. <\/li>\n \t
- No noticeable size change, suitable for precision parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Contents of the Mega Black Kit<\/h3>\n\n \t- Caswell Mega Black Concentrate<\/li>\n \t
- Sealer of your choice:\n
\n \t- Caswell Penetrating Sealer or Caswell Sealer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t
- Lockable bucket<\/li>\n \t
- Gloves<\/li>\n \t
- Distilled water<\/li>\n \t
- Manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAvailable in:\n
\n \t- 2 liter kit with 1 liter sealer<\/li>\n \t
- 4 liter sealer with 2 liter sealer<\/li>\n \t
- 8 liter kit with 4 liter sealer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Using the Mega Black Kit<\/h3>\n\n \t- Mix the concentrate with water according to the instructions.<\/li>\n \t
- Degrease and clean thoroughly. Avoid aggressive solvents on the workpiece; Use a suitable degreaser. <\/li>\n \t
- Dip for 2\u20133 minutes or work with brush\/sponge until desired color is achieved.<\/li>\n \t
- Rinse in a designated container, not under the tap.<\/li>\n \t
- Immediately apply the chosen sealer while the surface is still wet and let it dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n\n \t- What is the difference with a standard black oxide kit? Mega Black usually gives an even darker final colour at similar process time. <\/li>\n \t
- Is sealing mandatory? Yes, for steel\/iron always seal for corrosion protection. <\/li>\n \t
- Can I use this kit on stainless steel? No, use the Stainless Steel Chemical Black Kit for that. <\/li>\n<\/ul>"},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[998,997],"product_tag":[1002,991,995,1001,1000,999,1003],"class_list":{"0":"post-15869","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-black-oxide-kits","7":"product_cat-iron-and-steel-chemical-blackening","8":"product_tag-black-oxide","9":"product_tag-chemical-blackening","10":"product_tag-conversion-coating","11":"product_tag-glue","12":"product_tag-preserve","13":"product_tag-sealer","14":"product_tag-steel","15":"product_shipping_class-normal-package","17":"first","18":"instock","19":"taxable","20":"shipping-taxable","21":"purchasable","22":"product-type-variable","23":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/15869","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15869"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=15869"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=15869"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=15869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}