[robertjp]

PABasser,

Let me get this right. first you dip a blade in Muratic acid (where do you get this?), then rinse with water, then vinegar, then paint with power paint? then clear coat. (what kind of clear coat?) What other kinds of paint can You use? When does the dye come into it? Im somewhat confused as you can see. Thanks in advance. Bob P.

[Celticav]

PaBasser!!! Where you been my old friend?? Drop an email or something man and don't stay gone so long!!! Good to see you around lending your vast expertise, great tip with the acid, I will be trying that this week, JIM

[PaBasser]

You can get muratic acid at any hardware store. Masonary and concrete contractors use it all the time. (DON`T GET IT ON YOUR SKIN)
I only use the acid on the blades if I`m going to use regular paint. Powder paint I don`t ecth the blade in acid. When using powder paint use alittle paint at a time and build up the paint, or until you get what you are looking for in coloring of blades. Then I put powder painted blades in oven at 250 - 300 degrees for about an hour. (THIS HARDENS THE POWDER PAINT) You can use any kind of paint when painting blades after you etch blades in acid,then water,then white vineger. (IV`E USED MODEL PAINT,REGULAR SPRAY CAN PAINT,AUTOMOTIVE PAINTS) After painting with regular paint, I use a clear coat (2-PART CLEAR EPOXY, OR CLEAR COATING FOR MAKING FISHING RODS) When using the dyes ( I just dip blades or spray with a spray can)This is really a tint, It gives you a different look on your blades, but is transparent. (I use the dyes alot) I usually don`t clear coat the dyes.
Look for dyes in automotive shops, look or ask for colored chrome tints I hope this helps.
PaBasser