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The boiler has lost some blue over the years and has loose bushings, and a loose steam line to still be repaired. I just wasn't happy with the effect commercial blueing solution was having on my test pieces. It never quite got the violet-blue I was looking for; always more black than blue. So after doing some research, I have added a laboratory to my insane little workshop. Color tests are still in progress with donor boiler. Care must be taken, as almost all these compounds have some really nasty warning labels. And I'm pretty sure I have some sort of list when I placed the order... [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]