Blackening old tools & iron

[joidevie]

Hi.. Not quite sure if this is the right section to post this, but I'll go ahead nonetheless!

What is (or what can anyone recommend) the product/recipe used to 'blacken' old tools & iron objects? Things for sale in brocantes seem to have a 'black wax' type of finish.. Usually quite matte..?

Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.. Thanks!

[Quillan]

My dad used to do it by heating them up (obviously if they were just iron or steel and no wood) then 'quench' them in used car engine oil although that gives a more blue/black effect. Another product to look for is the stuff you rub in to fire surounds called 'Fire Blacking Polish' which if you search can be bought over the internet.

[Chancer]

There is a product, could it be black bison paste?

I tried a google search for blackening old tools but all it came up with was DSK [6]

[Dave&Olive]

hi ok

      You can get Zebrite in the local brico`s    I do our poel with it  http://www.ukclassifieds.co.uk/stovax_black_grate_polish_zebo_zip_zebrite_black_lead-o32321.html

                 Dave

[joidevie]

I used the Zebo paste many years ago on an old fireplace, but found it a bit 'silvery' and 'shiny'..?

The stuff I'm seeing feels more 'waxy', so perhaps some black 'cire ebiniste' may be it?

Thanks..

[fisherman]

In the past I have used a black metal primer. The non green etching type is best full of solvents but does a good job. One trade name is PA21.