Best way to blacken a 10/22 bolt??

[TargetGuy]

So to complete my all black build, I need to chrome bolt face that you see thought the ejection port to be black.
I believe the fact that it doesn't rub the receiver should make this easy... Has anyone done this? How did you do it and how did it turn out?
Thanks for any help.

 

[jt_trouble]

I blued mine. Take it out, remove extractor. Degrease thoroughly, grab a bottle of BC Cold blue and dunk it in or apply it. rinse with cold water, dry repeat a couple times. Dry, light coat of oil and put back into the rifle.

worked and looked good on mine.

 

[juancarlos]

It's not chrome just polished stainless. You could also parkerize it if you wanted. Use some brake clean to ensure you get rid of ALL the grease first or it will get "spotty"

 

[jt_trouble]

It's not chrome just polished stainless. "

it's not stainless either

just regular hardened steel.

 

[TargetGuy]

Cool thanks could I request a picture or two JT?

 

[jt_trouble]

Cool thanks could I request a picture or two JT?

As per your request .. I tried for two but the lighting or flash kept washing it out.

 

[TargetGuy]

Oh wow, is that the Camera's misconception? Or is it really dang near as black as the chassis?

 

[hoytcanon]

Parkerized black bolt;

 

[wheeler]

What exactly is parkerized? I'd love to do this mod as well! Looks great!

 

[jt_trouble]

Oh wow, is that the Camera's misconception? Or is it really dang near as black as the chassis?

Camera left out the blue hue is all, but that was the result of multiple applications of cold bluing and came out a nice dark blue black.

 

[TargetGuy]

Ok thanks JT, appreciate it!

And yes I too would like to know what "parkerizing" is...

 

[hoytcanon]

Parkerizing or Phosphating is a metal finish that is durable and abrasion resistant and holds up in all weather extremes.

The Parkerizing technique is a phosphate etching process that produces a hard matte finish that is anti-reflective and has excellent oil holding properties. The most common type is Black Manganese... which was used in the bolt above.

 

[TargetGuy]

Sounds complicated... I'd rather go with cold bluing...

 

[jt_trouble]

just remember to thoroughly degrease the bolt before you start.

 

[TargetGuy]

Degreasing.... As in, rubbing alcohol? Braake kleen? Soap
And water? Lol I'm assuming any will work? And as far as gun blue goes. I'm pretty sure all I can get locally is "outters" brand, but they're all the same right?

 

[wheeler]

Yup I agree.... Bluing seems easier! I'm going to give that a try as well. Doesn't seem to hard at all. Degrease really well then go at er! Very good info here!!!! Thx!

 

[hoytcanon]

Parkerizing is super easy... it takes about 10 seconds and your index finger... pick up the phone and dial (712) 746-3473... approximately $100 later RT sends you the parkerized bolt... kind of...

 

[jt_trouble]

Barrett (murdoc on cgn) at Armacoat can do it as well, he offers parkerizing in two different colors ... check the dealer pages if you want to go that route.

 

[Wham-O]

Parkerizing is super easy... it takes about 10 seconds and your index finger... pick up the phone and dial (712) 746-3473... approximately $100 later RT sends you the parkerized bolt... kind of...

But what do you learn from that?.....