Automakers have long used black oxide as an attractive coating for hardware. This economical black semi-gloss finish is often used on latches, hardware brackets and other automotive parts. Now you can reproduce the OEM look of black oxide! Not a paint or dye, Eastwood’s Metal Blackening System provides a true OEM-type coating on any iron or steel part.

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Replicate the
look of cadmium
plating in
3 easy steps
Rub-in an instant cast-iron luster with
easy-to-use Manifold Dressing
Easy to apply without removing the manifold from the engine. Simply
clean the manifold and rub in thoroughly. Non-toxic and water soluble.
Very little maintenance needed; just touch-up when required.
11171 Manifold Dressing $20.99
Replicate factory
wrinkle finishes
Reproduce the original
wrinkle finish on parts,
heater boxes, dashboards,
valve covers, and more.
Tack-free in 20 to 30
minutes, and fully hard in
24 hours. Just apply 2 heavy
coats – wrinkle develops
within 12 hours. For metal
only! Primer not required. Covers approx. 4 sq. ft.
10014Z Black Wrinkle Finish Paint, net wt. 12 oz. $12.99
3 or more $12.49 each
Coat entire surface with “Gold base coat”
1
Apply random highlights of “Red Zinc”
Apply random highlights of “Green Zinc”
2
3
This 3-step paint process
can be used on virtually
any metal part while also
providing long-lasting
rust protection. The
3-step system includes:
12 ounce aerosol cans
of Gold Base Coat,
Red Zinc, and Green
Zinc – enough to cover
6 sq. ft. Use Diamond
Clear Gloss for Painted
Surfaces (10196Z) to
enhance appearance
and durability. Max.
temp. 250°F. For best
results, prime rusty metal
surfaces with Eastwood
Rust Encapsulator,
prime clean bare metal
surfaces with Eastwood
Self Etching Primer
(16014Z). Before After
10331Z Golden Cad System $44.99
10349Z Golden Cad System with Diamond Clear $54.99
Golden Cad tints also sold separately
10331ZA Gold Base, 12 oz. net wt. $24.99
10333Z Red Tint, 12 oz. net wt. $16.99
10334Z Green Tint, 12 oz. net wt. $16.99
Metal Blackening System lets you apply an OEM
black oxide finish right in your own shop
Automakers have long used black oxide as an attractive coating for hardware. This economical
black semi-gloss finish is often used on latches, hardware brackets and other automotive parts.
Now you can reproduce the OEM look of black oxide! Not a paint or dye, Eastwood’s Metal
Blackening System provides a true OEM-type coating on any iron or steel part. It’s safe. It’s
simple! Each piece takes only minutes to transform to an oxide black finish. Our kit contains
everything you need: one pint of blackening concentrate, one aerosol can of PRE Painting
Prep, one aerosol can of Diamond Clear Satin for Bare
Metal, one large dipping container, gloves, goggles and
detailed instructions.
10238Z Metal Blackening System $39.99
10113ZB Replacement Metal Black Concentrate $17.99
How it works: Just start with clean bare
steel, dip in the blackening solution (blackened
finish develops in about 60 seconds), rinse, dry
and apply Diamond Clear Satin for Bare Metal
for a durable factory looking blackened finish.