QA-1 Oxidizer - Engraving Etc. Forum

<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=135.5">QA-1 Oxidizer</a></h1><a name="a135_5"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=135.5">#5</a>]<br /> 20 Jul 2004<br /><b>To: Birdman (TBIRD1957)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=135.4">#4</a>] 20 Jul 2004</p> <p>If Q-1 is a two step process it is *not* what I use.</p> <p>I was planning on selling mine but the bottles cost so much more than the solution it was ludicrous. The minimum order is for one gallon. It has lasted me for 8 years now and I have jut under one quart left. It keeps well.</p> <p>As with any other blackening solution, do not re-dip the q-tip or it will affect the solution. I use a Clairol hair dye applicator bottle to wet the Q-tip. You can then add another drop or two to the same Q-tip safely.</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 29 Sep 2006 by HARVEY-ONLY</p> <hr /><a name="a135_6"></a><p><b>From: Fred (FREDQ1E)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=135.6">#6</a>]<br /> 23 Aug 2006<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> <p>The Oxidizer I sell is a one step process as always done. BUT if you have an area that is big to darken or the material is tough to keep black like aluminum. Then u use a 2 step process. First a cleaner that preps the surface. Wipe off, then oxidize as normal. Same solution works on Brass or Aluminum. 100% guarantee. Sold hundreds and have not heard a complaint. All the solutions are 100% concentrated, no cutting is done to make a sample at the show go better. But some materials will darken better than others. I just buy the std brass from Creative Metal. Leaded is too rich for my blood.<br /> If you mix the solutions or the brushes in the 2 steps it will not work. One is designed to remove and the other darken. Not sxure what the results would be. </p> <p>I can answer any questions you may have via email if u would like add'l info. <a href="mailto:fred@q1engravers.com">fred@q1engravers.com</a></p> <p>Fred</p> <hr /><p align="center">Show messages: <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=135.1">All</a>  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=135.1">1-4</a>  5-6</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2025 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>