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MrBlue · 12-01-2020, 10:01 PM

In the middle of some TLC updates on my C-10. As I have the front end apart and don't want to buy new bolts, I was looking at wire brushing them and then coating them with a black oxide coating.
Does anyone have experience doing this?

Thealien · 12-02-2020, 07:42 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264150

When you click the link in that thread it will bring you to a page not found on the caswell website.In the header at the top you will see black oxide where the solutions are there.

52napco · 12-02-2020, 09:13 AM

Buy new bolts. It's a lot easier and cheaper than glass beading and phosphate
coating your originals by far.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-02-2020, 10:02 AM

Buy new , Auveco 15792 . All the best OEM style clips fasteners and bolts come from Auveco .

https://www.auveco.com/hex-hd-sems-b...18-x-7-8-15792

50 shipped for $20.58 - https://www.amazon.com/Qty-5-16-18-S.../dp/B071QYSYNK

50 - $13.89 - https://autofastenersandclips.com/pr...nt=19614148999

50 - $ 13.97 - https://www.fastener.zone/products/a...75-gm-15686047

SRU1436 · 12-02-2020, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Buy new , Auveco 15792 . All the best OEM style clips fasteners and bolts come from Auveco .

https://www.auveco.com/hex-hd-sems-b...18-x-7-8-15792

50 shipped for $20.58 - https://www.amazon.com/Qty-5-16-18-S.../dp/B071QYSYNK

50 - $13.89 - https://autofastenersandclips.com/pr...nt=19614148999

50 - $ 13.97 - https://www.fastener.zone/products/a...75-gm-15686047

Thank you for the link to that website. I’ll be using it for my truck and chevelle.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-02-2020, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRU1436

Thank you for the link to that website. I’ll be using it for my truck and chevelle.

All Fastenal stores carry Auveco hardware .

**DeadheadNM** · 12-02-2020, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52napco

Buy new bolts. It's a lot easier and cheaper than glass beading and phosphate
coating your originals by far.

My experience has been the complete opposite and for black phos all I've ever done is knock back gross deposits of debris from the parts with good results. I've got a batch out for plating right now.

It's typical that shops have a minimum rate and that typically gets you pounds of plated fasteners, latches, hinges, etc.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 12-02-2020, 11:08 AM

I got a bottle of Jax for my birthday and it works well. You don’t need the kit, just the blackening agent you can finish them with WD40 or penetrating oil.

tim_mc · 12-02-2020, 11:15 AM

I've redone OEM bolts using the same method as 70STOVEBOLT with good results. If you have a bead blaster or wire wheel then this is a good option. I bought a pint of Caswell Black Oxide Concentrate and use WD40 as the sealer. Here's a good video from Cuda Cody on the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vTn6l5h67A

I've also bought replacement OE-style bolts in bulk at good prices.

Thealien · 12-02-2020, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Buy new , Auveco 15792 . All the best OEM style clips fasteners and bolts come from Auveco .

https://www.auveco.com/hex-hd-sems-b...18-x-7-8-15792

50 shipped for $20.58 - https://www.amazon.com/Qty-5-16-18-S.../dp/B071QYSYNK

50 - $13.89 - https://autofastenersandclips.com/pr...nt=19614148999

50 - $ 13.97 - https://www.fastener.zone/products/a...75-gm-15686047

Thanks, I don't think I'll be doing any more black phosphate unless it is a few odd fasteners.

12-01-2020, 10:01 PM	#1
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	Black Oxide Bolts In the middle of some TLC updates on my C-10. As I have the front end apart and don't want to buy new bolts, I was looking at wire brushing them and then coating them with a black oxide coating. Does anyone have experience doing this? __________________ MrBlue 72' C-10 350 TKO-600 Current Project 54' Ford F-100 Life Long Project

12-02-2020, 07:42 AM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: Black Oxide Bolts http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264150 When you click the link in that thread it will bring you to a page not found on the caswell website.In the header at the top you will see black oxide where the solutions are there. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

12-02-2020, 09:13 AM	#3
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,098	Re: Black Oxide Bolts Buy new bolts. It's a lot easier and cheaper than glass beading and phosphate coating your originals by far.

12-02-2020, 10:02 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Black Oxide Bolts Buy new , Auveco 15792 . All the best OEM style clips fasteners and bolts come from Auveco . https://www.auveco.com/hex-hd-sems-b...18-x-7-8-15792 50 shipped for $20.58 - https://www.amazon.com/Qty-5-16-18-S.../dp/B071QYSYNK 50 - $13.89 - https://autofastenersandclips.com/pr...nt=19614148999 50 - $ 13.97 - https://www.fastener.zone/products/a...75-gm-15686047 __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-02-2020, 11:08 AM	#8
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,212	Re: Black Oxide Bolts I got a bottle of Jax for my birthday and it works well. You don’t need the kit, just the blackening agent you can finish them with WD40 or penetrating oil. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

12-02-2020, 11:15 AM	#9
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 434	Re: Black Oxide Bolts I've redone OEM bolts using the same method as 70STOVEBOLT with good results. If you have a bead blaster or wire wheel then this is a good option. I bought a pint of Caswell Black Oxide Concentrate and use WD40 as the sealer. Here's a good video from Cuda Cody on the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vTn6l5h67A I've also bought replacement OE-style bolts in bulk at good prices. __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.



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