Is there a paint out on the market that replicates the Black Oxide color that most of the hardware was coated with from the factory? And if so, will it hold up to high heat? Where do I get this stuff from? Thanks in advance...

Have you thought about using eastwood's black oxide kit?

I attempted to replicate phosphate coatings using some very expensive paints from Ricks. One product was $42/ 12oz spray bomb. I was not satisfied with the results, and ended up buying the chemicals and doing the phosphating on the kitchen stove. It is VERY important that you do this when your wife is not home.

might be best to keep this in one thread...

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