DIY Black Brass Fittings • Chemical Dip • Quick & Easy

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @RonsWorkshop
    @RonsWorkshop  3 роки тому

    Have you blackened brass fittings using a liquid solution or even electroplating? Let me know how it went.

  • @bburnsga
    @bburnsga Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for the review, I'll order some of this! Also, thanks for talking fast enough that I didn't have to skip ahead (which I do quite a lot, when people tend to babble on too long), & yet not so fast to not be able to understand. It was perfect!!!

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  Рік тому +1

      Hey bburnsga - thanks for the kind words, and I’m so glad it was helpful for you!

  • @ncautolink
    @ncautolink Рік тому +1

    Thank you! This will make my fittings look great on my Street Glide and Street Bob external breather kits!

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  Рік тому

      Excellent! It seems to hold up well. Let me know how it goes...

  • @nfixion
    @nfixion 10 місяців тому

    Your video is best out of 4 I checked out! Good job!

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for the kind words!

  • @wtf0101
    @wtf0101 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the information,you do good work 👍

  • @marcvonborstel5730
    @marcvonborstel5730 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey Ron, can you tell me what wax or spray wax you'd recommend to seal it after blackening it?

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi Marc - that’s a great question. I didn’t seal mine, but now that you mention it I’d like to. I suspect a spray wax would work well. But that’s just my first thought. Let me know if you try something!

    • @philwyatt2248
      @philwyatt2248 6 місяців тому

      ​@RonsWorkshop You used a spray wax at 3:41 in the video. Do you remember what it was? Thanks! Great info video.

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  6 місяців тому

      @philwyatt2248 sorry I don’t recall, but auto parts stores have lots of options for that.

  • @dtork47
    @dtork47 2 роки тому

    Really appreciate your informative videos. Would nylon barb connectors work as well as brass for hose connections in external breather systems? Thanks and stay “upright”.

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  2 роки тому

      Hey dtork47 - thanks for the kind words! I considered nylon fittings but in the end I wasn’t confident they could handle the heat and vibration over the long term. I may be overly concerned, but based on that I opted for metal fittings. Let me know what you go with!

  • @davidmckinney1984
    @davidmckinney1984 Рік тому

    I tried this, and it only made it look dirty. Yes I degrease my brass, yes I used water etc etc. Multiple coatings, letting it sit in the solution like you did. Nothing made out look black. And yes the parts are brass

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  Рік тому

      That's frustrating! I got consistently good results on a number of parts. Did you find a different solution?

  • @jksonblkson
    @jksonblkson 2 роки тому

    I'm planning on using this Brass Black on a couple black powder firearms, and the finish may face wear. The finish will also be touched a lot, would it feel any different or wear off?

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  2 роки тому +1

      Hey JksonBlkson - good questions. Are the parts brass or steel? I’ve noticed that the finish is matte and it’s more of a grey-black than pure deep black. It feels sort of porous, not like smooth blued steel. Birchwood Casey also sells a bluing solution, so that might be an option too. Let me know what you go with and how it goes.

    • @jksonblkson
      @jksonblkson 2 роки тому

      @@RonsWorkshop its solid brass, according to the manufacturer. I'll look to see if you can blue brass.

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  2 роки тому +1

      I’d also advise testing it out on a small brass bolt or even better random brass scrap just to get an idea.

  • @Ryan-mt2uz
    @Ryan-mt2uz 10 місяців тому

    Can you town brass into different colors or just black??

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  10 місяців тому

      I’m not sure - I’ve only tried black. But I suspect you could using electrolysis or some other method.

  • @dciimho2798
    @dciimho2798 3 роки тому

    Just curious why there has been no mention of using black anodized fittings available at your local race shops. I've used these types of fittings for years and they are available in several different colors. I like your videos and after I put a few miles on the Arlen Ness Big Sucker I finished installing yesterday I will be taking it back off the bike to make the mods demonstrated in your video while using the anodized fittings.

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  3 роки тому

      Hey DCI IMHO - anodized is a great option. Based on what I had on hand and the timing of when I wanted to work on the projects I went with brass. I was also interested in trying to turn them black, and that was just as much a part of the decision making as parts availability.
      Let me know how the Arlen Ness project goes!
      If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop

    • @dciimho2798
      @dciimho2798 3 роки тому

      @@RonsWorkshop I'm not a user of telegram or instagram so I'll have to pass on the channel sticker. Did you have any casting issues with the Arlen Ness. I had to use a file on the mating surface of the backing plate to make it fit air tight against the throttle body. I think most of the issue was with the powder coating being to thick but the casting wasn't as flat as it could have been. Just curious what you thought of the fit and finish. I understand the parts availability thing. I have both laying around, brass and anodized. Thanks for the response.

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  3 роки тому

      Mine fit nicely without any filing. However, the dealer did the original install when they installed the stage III kit, so there’s a chance they made some adjustments - but I didn’t notice anything.

  • @r13lethalwiresph46
    @r13lethalwiresph46 2 роки тому

    how does the coating holding? can it be compared to powder coating?

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  2 роки тому +1

      Hey R13 LETHAL Wires PH - it’s not nearly as durable as powder coating but it has held up pretty well.

    • @r13lethalwiresph46
      @r13lethalwiresph46 2 роки тому

      @@RonsWorkshop oh great,i’ll give it a try.. thanks for the reply

  • @VideoNash
    @VideoNash 2 роки тому

    thanks

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  2 роки тому

      Absolutely! I've used it several times since posting the video. It definitely comes in handy.

  • @BlazRa
    @BlazRa 3 роки тому

    Do you think this will work on aluminum copper bronze? I plan to be making some things out of bronze and I would like to make some of them black

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  3 роки тому

      Hmmm...I don't know for sure. I suspect it would work on bronze, but I am not sure about aluminum. I can test it on aluminum, but I am traveling for a couple of weeks. I'll give it a shot and let you know what I find. I don't have any bronze to test.

    • @BlazRa
      @BlazRa 3 роки тому

      @@RonsWorkshop no I'm saying the new and improved way to make bronze involves mixing about 85% copper with 15% aluminum

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  3 роки тому

      @@BlazRa Ahh I see. Good question. I bet since it is mostly copper it would work. But that's just a guess.

    • @John-hn7pm
      @John-hn7pm 3 роки тому

      Birchwood Casey makes an aluminum black as well

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  3 роки тому

      Hey John - Good to know! Thanks for sharing that.

  • @BlazRa
    @BlazRa 3 роки тому

    Does this actually make the brass black or is it like putting on a coat of paint

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  3 роки тому

      It is a chemical reaction that turns it black, so it is probably more durable than paint but it can be removed with steel wool or other abrasives.

    • @davearel
      @davearel Рік тому

      you can coat it with something like lacquer to protect it even longer

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  Рік тому +1

      Yes that’s an option too. But from what I’ve seen, unless it gets a lot of contact the finish is quite durable.

  • @BlazRa
    @BlazRa 3 роки тому

    This is different to aging brass with vinegar and salt right?

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  3 роки тому

      It is probably very similar to that. If you get a good black finish with the vinegar & salt you probably wouldn't even need to try Brass Black.

  • @sorrysirmygunisoneba
    @sorrysirmygunisoneba Рік тому

    Any idea if this is reversible?

    • @RonsWorkshop
      @RonsWorkshop  Рік тому

      You can definitely remove it with a wire brush or steel wool, but I'm not sure if there is a chemical method.