Re: Blue color on steel

I use Birchwood Casey Perma Blue.
Karl

On Sep 30, 12:40 am, Phil Hansen <skilphil.samo...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
What is the process called that gives that blue color to steel. Looked
at parkerizing but it does not seem to be the thing. I remember
something about heating up a part and quenching in some sort of oil.
Want to take old bolts etc, clean off the rust and then coat them with
this black coating/covering/protection.
Any help appreciated

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