Great points, thanks - do you know typical costs for EN Black? Looks like a pretty awesome finish with great qualities, but it also sounds like in order to get it a nice black color, parts need to be polished first.
Keep in my my best option is also to get the biggest bang for my buck as this...
What is black EN?
I've been thinking of going with the SS and this caswell plating:http://www.caswellplating.com/metal-finishing-solutions/stainless-steel-blackener.html, although I'm not sure this will give me as dark as I want (more of a bluish grey I believe) and suspect that I'd get much...
Check this out:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47866
Impressive results on plain steel with just a blow torch and motor oil. Might have to give that a try.
I need to use a tight clearance piano hinge, and paint it black. McMaster gives me 2 options: 304 stainless and "unfinished steel". See here:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#piano-hinges/=x6k7dv
From which would be easier to apply a durable black finish? Also ... needs to be a fairly thin coat, as...
