Sup /diy/ I have some military surplus parachute buckles that

fairly certain theres only 2 ways to change an alloys color/shade:

Paint and heat

what heat does for color depends on the alloy being used I think, but it also effects the strength and durability of the metal as well, so not a great option.

*i could be wrong and there might actually be ways to alter the colors/shades of alloys, but I don't think so.

>>1167182
Hmmm. What about chemicals?
A vinegar mix or even Black Oxide Phosphate?
I know that over time these do darken (seen them in old cargo bays) just looking to give time a helping hand.

>>1167192
yes, hydrogen peroxide will create a black patina on it that is changing the metal itself

>>1167180
Dip them in drano

/k/ is home to metalcoating knowledge since it's mandatory to bubba all firearms.

Many choices and most are cheap.

Powdercoating will give you range of color options without changing integrity of metal - will need gear tho, diy coating kits prices vary depending on what scale you want to use it

>>1167180
You are not gonna rust Cadium plating. Go with some paint if it bothers you. Maybe Alumina-hyde or some other paint specifically designed to paint metal.

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I'm back.
So after lots of bubbling and 10 hours of soaking in hydrogen peroxide the bubbling stopped and the gold sheen is 95% gone.
Anything else I could put them in?

>>1167200
I might try Drano but I've read that only works on stainless steel.

>>1168077
As I said in my first post, I don't want to rust these. That's not what I'm going for. Paint is going to chip off with use.

>>1168892
Birchwood Casey cold blue if you've got it to bare steel

What about manganese phosphating method?