Gray phosplate coating

[cook_dw]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are many good links on the interweb and Youtube that deal with phosphate coating. I just use Prep and Etch from the box store, about 15 bux a gallon. Oven proof glass ware works good for small stuff.
Here is one

Home brew phosphate

Mike </div></div>


This is the method I am using. I use a hot plate for bolts and small brackets.

[m22mike]

And a word of caution with the hot plate, do not get it to hot, makes a foamy mess.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img]

[cook_dw]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And a word of caution with the hot plate, do not get it to hot, makes a foamy mess.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img] </div></div>

Yes great tip. I know this from experience; keep it around 185*F / 85*C... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]