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|  Caswell SS Blackening Kit 
			
			I just wanted to give a review of Caswell's Stainless Steel Blackener Kit.  For a long time, I'd wanted to swap out all the SS small parts on my CDP for blued/black  ones, but it was going to be costly (around a $100 or more).  I did some research here on the forum and found some people that mentioned Caswells SS blackening kit and it was only $32 w/shipping.  So I figured it'd be worth a shot.  Here is their info, www.caswellplating.com - p/n ssbgk IMO, the kit works great. Some parts I had to repeat the process a few times to get the look just right. The finish is exactly what I was looking for. I cannot say how durable it is yet, but to me, it looks great and gives me the look I was going for. Once I figure out how to protect the frame from the chemicals, I will do the plunger tube for a complete look. Oh yeah, I have to get new pins also. I apologize for the crappy pictures as I am not good at it. Before  After   | 
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			Looking good!!!   
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			Looks great! (for a kimber)   
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			Looks Good for a Mimber, I like 2 Tone 1911's, nice set of dsparkie's grips correct?   
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			Don't let those jealous DW-owners get to you   , looks Good! Dave 
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			Thanks guys....
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			Hey buddy,I know I told you already, but I think it looks really good! thanks for the pics.   
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			Looks real good. How does it hold up? I might have a few prospects to darken up. 
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			Nice. Did you use any post-treatment coating? When I used that Caswell treatment to blacken some SS D-rings, the black came off on everything it touched.
		 
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|    she looks great... much better IMHO! 
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