How to age new hardware?

**72-SS-L48** · #1 11-01-2008, 11:26 PM

How do I take a new bolt that is shiny and nice and get it to rust or age? Odd question I know, but are there any techniques or chemicals to use? Maybe just water in a little bucket outside in the cold?

Thanks,

Dave

**BARN FIND** · #2 11-02-2008, 12:32 AM

This may sound odd but ask a gunsmith, I believe that "blueing" a gun barrel is actually a controlled oxidizing process and can be done with different color results.

**72-SS-L48** · #3 11-02-2008, 01:41 AM

Interesting you say that. I heard from another person that "browning soluation" that a gun shop would sell ages metal.

I guess I'll have to look into it.

Thanks,
Dave

**Canuck** · #4 11-02-2008, 02:03 AM

dip it in muriatic acid, it will start rusting real soon.
Paul

**72-SS-L48** · #5 11-02-2008, 02:45 AM

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dip it in muriatic acid, it will start rusting real soon.
Paul

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I've heard good things about muriatic acid too. What is the process involved with that? Keep the hardware in it for a few days, or just dip real quick and let it air dry?

Also do you know where it is sold?

Thanks,
Dave

**Xplantdad** · #6 11-02-2008, 05:09 AM

Muriatic acid is sold at any hardware store...

**John Brown** · #7 11-02-2008, 07:06 AM

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dip it in muriatic acid, it will start rusting real soon.
Paul

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I've heard good things about muriatic acid too. What is the process involved with that? Keep the hardware in it for a few days, or just dip real quick and let it air dry?

Also do you know where it is sold?

Thanks,
Dave

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A few seconds is more like it. In a few days the part would be gone!! Muratic might be a bit much, plus you'll get yellowing you might not like. Probably need to experiment with a weaker solution than what you find at the pool supply store or hardware.

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