Can Kadee coupler springs be blackened with Blacken-It? Any tried it?
Thanks, Tom
Blacken-It is somewhat corrosive, so it could potentially weaken them. I would try Neolube, which is graphite suspended in alcohol and has the added benefit of lubricating the knuckle.
Nelson
Ex-Southern 385 Being Hoisted
Ah, that's a good point. Been meaning to try the Neolube stuff anyway, I think I'll order some.
Thanks
Neolube is a water-thin graphite/alcohol solution that brushes on metal surfaces smoothly and levels perfectly without streaking. When the alcohol evaporates, a thin, tough, dark matte-gray coating is left behind that works like a dry lubricant, a metal blackener and an electrical conductor all in one. It is ideal for blackening locomotive wheels, steam locomotive side rods and other model linkages for a more prototypical appearance and improved electrical contact. 2 fl. Oz. Jar includes in-cap brush.Note: Please use caution when coating insulated model railroad wheels with Neolube. Neolube may electrically bridge the insulation, causing the wheels or driver rims to short to the axle. Running the tip of a knife blade across the gap is one way to open the short if it occurs; it would be better to avoid applying Neolube across the insulating gap.
Blackenit? don't you mean green it... all that stuff did was corrode what ever Iput it on and left a green patina
I use those Floquil paint pens the rust color doesn't look too bad
Now that you mention it, I remember trying to weather some rail with Micro Engineering weathering solution and it just turned kinda green. I think I'll just paint them.
Thanks all, Tom