Author Topic: Blackened Brass Hardware (Read 161 times)

funkyjazzjunky · « **on:** February 07, 2008, 10:06:51 AM »

Is ?blackened brass hardware? coated brass? Is it painted (enameled finish)? Is it a black brass alloy?

I searched the 'Must Reads' but did not find the answer

briant · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2008, 03:55:29 PM »

I believe it is like a chroming/plating technique.

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2008, 05:19:41 PM »

Blackened brass is a black nickel oxide plating technique. Recently, the plater has added a hardened clear coating, which makes the color a deeper black. Previously, it was more of a gunmetal color.

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2008, 05:25:30 PM »

The only reference I've found here states that it is plated.

Thanks Mica!!

(Message edited by davehouck on February 07, 2008)