How do you oxidized titanium (update with results)

shaynster

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I found this pic on the forums and would like to try it. The owner of the pic said he oxidized it. Anyone know how to oxidized titanium?

Thanks,
Shayn

 
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I have read of it before. Use oxiclean and boiling water to oxidize the titanium to a dark colour.
 
Patrice Lemée;13693372 said:
I'd also like to know how durable is that finish?
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I've never tried it myself, but it sounds like the durability is similar to anodized titanium. It can scratch and wear off eventually.
 
shane_o_ca said:
I've never tried it myself, but it sounds like the durability is similar to anodized titanium. It can scratch and wear off eventually.
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Hey man, the handle on you tactical drop point, what is it made of? Is that a filed in pattern. Pics on your website are so small I can't really see anything. Really cool design.

Sorry don't mean to hijack the thread, carry on.
 
Well I gave it a shot and here are the results. It looks a little darker in person, but not as dark as I was hoping.

 
Is that using the oxiclean? How long did you keep it in?
 
I have used oxiclean to darken Ti quite a few times. Works well, I usually leave it in around an hour. Here is a recent one I did.



To get the darkest Ti however the best way is to heat it red hot with a torch, wire wheel, repeat.
 
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