Black Oxide Finish

Hi guys

Can anyone please help me? I am trying to find a step-by-step instruction guide on how to apply black-oxide finish to some golf clubs I just purchased. I have tried google and yahoo answers. I have found some information but not a "how-to."

Has anyone done this? Does anyone know how to do it? Please explain the process, if you have.

Thanks a million!

I'm not sure that you can do this yourself(I may be wrong). However, I do know that firearm refinishers use black-oxide[it's just a form of controlled rusting]... So I'd try at a local gun shop and ask them about the process, or perhaps they can do your irons for you(for a fee)... It may require hot acid or a hot caustic bath... which can be dangerous or enviromentally hazardous...

The best you'll be able to do is a cold gunmetal finish that looks great but is very, very difficult to maintain. This is the easiest, not the best method. As mentioned before more durable finishes can be very dangerous to apply on your own.

I've done this several times to my Vokey wedges and even though the finish does not last long I do it to keep me busy. Obviously this process will only work on raw steel and would require a chrome club being dechromed in order to obtain such a finish. Pick up a gunmetal kit from any outdoors stores or Dicks. The set will come with a gunblue removal solution, rust remover, gunblue solution, and a degreaser. The set will also come with some super fine sanding pads and steel wool. 1.) clean the club as much as you can using hot water and soap. 2.) soak in vinegar for 30 minutes to remove any existing finish 3.) clean the club again with warm water, dry completely 4.) use the rust remover solution, again to clean the club as much as possible. All dirt and sand must be completely removed. 5.) use the degreaser solution and wipe down using a clean cloth 6.) using the brush that came with the set spread the gunblue solution over your wedge covering the entire surface evenly but quickly 7.) allow to sit for roughly 20-30 seconds, then RUN THE CLUB UNDER COLD WATER 8.) the club will turn a bluish tint as soon as the solution is applied. Repeat step 7 until the desired color is achieved. Repeat step 7 for a darker finish rather than leaving the solution on for longer. ENJOY!

Thank you, both!