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Re: How do you oxidize brass?
From: G Becker
Date: 2015 Jan 20, 04:45 -0700
From: G Becker
Date: 2015 Jan 20, 04:45 -0700
Good luck, It might be easier to paint your part to match. "Brass" seems to follow and break the nature vs. nurture rule.
--------- Original Message ---------Subject: [NavList] How do you oxidize brass?
From: "Noell Wilson" <NoReply_Wilson@fer3.com>
Date: 1/19/15 8:01 pm
To: george@gwbeckerpls.com
I'm trying to replace the magnifier arm on an Elliott Bros. box sextant. Most methods seemed hazardous.
I finally tried hanging it in a sealed jar over an ammonia soaked paper towel but the results didn't match the original.
I improved on the color in the photo by rubbing and oiling but it's still a greenish color.
Any suggestions on how to get a matching color?
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Regards, Noell
