Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black Metal Finish – 3 oz
Restore scratched, marred, or worn areas on aluminum with Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black Metal Finish. This fast-acting liquid works at room temperature to chemically darken aluminum, making it useful for touch-up work as well as blackening compatible aluminum parts and surfaces.
Unlike paint, Aluminum Black reacts with the aluminum surface and produces no dimensional change, making it especially useful for precision parts and detailed restoration work. Depending on the aluminum alloy, the resulting color can vary from deep gray to black.
Features & Benefits
- Designed specifically for aluminum
- Helps restore scratched and marred areas
- Fast-acting liquid formula
- Works at room temperature
- Produces no dimensional change
- Color can range from deep gray to black depending on the aluminum alloy
- Useful for both touch-up and general aluminum blackening
- Convenient 3 oz bottle
- Made in the USA
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Birchwood Casey |
| Product | Aluminum Black Metal Finish |
| Product Type | Aluminum Blackening / Touch-Up Solution |
| Size | 3 oz |
| Application | Aluminum |
| Working Temperature | Room Temperature |
| Resulting Color | Deep Gray to Black, Depending on Alloy |
| SKU | 15125-F |
| Country of Manufacture | USA |
Restore Scratched Aluminum Finishes
Scratches and worn areas on blackened aluminum can expose bright metal underneath, making even minor damage highly visible. Aluminum Black provides a convenient way to chemically darken these exposed areas and improve the appearance of the surface.
Because the treatment works directly with the aluminum rather than adding a conventional paint layer, it can restore color without changing the dimensions of the part.
More Than a Scratch Touch-Up
Aluminum Black isn't limited to covering scratches. It can also be used to blacken compatible aluminum parts, engraved areas, nameplates, plaques, and other aluminum components where a darkened finish is desired.
The final shade depends on the particular alloy being treated, so results can range from deep gray to black.
Useful for Precision Repair & Restoration
For camera, optical, mechanical, and other precision repair work, exposed aluminum can be particularly noticeable when the surrounding surface has a dark finish. Aluminum Black gives technicians and restorers a convenient option for treating compatible aluminum surfaces without applying a thick coating.
Ideal For
- Aluminum touch-up
- Scratched or marred aluminum surfaces
- Precision repair
- Camera and optical repair
- Mechanical components
- Engraved aluminum
- Nameplates and plaques
- Restoration work
- Workshop and hobby applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black do?
It chemically darkens aluminum and can be used to restore scratched or marred areas or to blacken compatible aluminum parts.
Is this paint?
No. Aluminum Black is a chemical metal-finishing solution rather than conventional black paint.
What color will the aluminum become?
The resulting color can vary from deep gray to black depending on the aluminum alloy.
Will it change the dimensions of the part?
No dimensional change is produced during the blackening process.
Does it need to be heated?
No. Aluminum Black is designed to work at room temperature.
How much is in the bottle?
This bottle contains 3 oz.
Can it be used to touch up scratches?
Yes. Restoring scratched and marred areas on aluminum is one of its primary uses.
Is it only for touch-up work?
No. It can also be used for blackening compatible aluminum parts and surfaces.
Can I use it on steel?
This product is specifically intended for aluminum. Use a metal-finishing product designed for the particular metal you are treating.
Why can the finished color vary?
Different aluminum alloys react differently to the treatment, so the final appearance may range from deep gray to black.
Where is it made?
It is made in the USA.
| SKU: | 15125-F |
| UPC: | 196943111665 |
| BRAND: | Birchwood Casey |
| MPN: | 15108 |
| Made In: | United States |
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