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product_id: 50800817
title: "Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish Without Heat or Electricity - Pint"
brand: "jax"
price: "$107"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Jax"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/50800817-iron-steel-and-nickel-blackener-metal-finishing-solution-antique-finish
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Fast-acting formula Water-based, easy control Made in USA, trusted quality Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish Without Heat or Electricity - Pint

**Brand:** jax
**Price:** $107
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Turn your metal into timeless art—fast, flawless, and fuss-free!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish Without Heat or Electricity - Pint by jax
- **How much does it cost?** $107 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/50800817-iron-steel-and-nickel-blackener-metal-finishing-solution-antique-finish)

## Best For

- jax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Proudly American-Made:** Crafted by JAX Chemical Company with 25+ years of industry-leading expertise.
- • **Instant Antique Elegance:** Transforms shiny metal to rich, dark patina in minutes without heat or electricity.
- • **Long-lasting Reliability:** Never expires when stored properly, ensuring your finishing solution is always ready.
- • **Precision Finish Control:** Dilute with water to customize the depth of your metal’s aged look effortlessly.
- • **Safe & Simple Application:** Apply with brush, sponge, rag, or dip whole objects—no harsh fumes or complicated steps.

## Overview

JAX Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener is a fast-acting, water-based metal finishing solution that creates an antique black patina without heat or electricity. Easy to apply via brush or dip, it offers precise control by dilution and never expires when stored correctly. Proudly made in the USA by a trusted company with over 25 years of quality assurance.

## Description

JAX Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish Without Heat or Electricity - Pint: desertcart.com: Industrial & Scientific

Review: Very easy to use. - I made a piece of metal furniture and the metal was too shiny. I was looking for a more destressed look. This blackener created a real nice dark patina. worked surprisingly fast. I applied it outside and I could not detect any odor from the product. It worked so well I also used it on a metal sculpture that I was building. Excited to try it on some other projects
Review: This product with perform as intended - I was very satisfied to be able to actually purchase a product that would darken where I want it darkened and blacken where I want it blackened. No fooling around with this product, results are quite quick and compared to weaker solutions that are offered at a higher price excellent results are provided. Time will tell if the effect will remain or provide any durability but from what I've experienced everything looks great.

## Features

- FAST ACTING: JAX Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener works quickly, just clean the metal from lacquer, oil, grease and wax
- EASY TO USE: JAX Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener is easy to apply and safe on the metal surface. Use a bristle brush, sponge or rag and apply the JAX solution directly to the metal. You may also dip the entire object into the solution. Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers
- EASY TO CONTROL: JAX Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener has a water-based solution for antiquing or darkening metal. To dip your metal into JAX solution, you may dilute it with water to slow the reaction down and have more control over the finish
- NEVER EXPIRE: JAX products never expire; however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers
- PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA BY JAX CHEMICAL COMPANY, a quarter of a century of giving our customers uncompromising quality. Go ahead, experience a metal polish that's tried and trusted

## Product Details

- **Material:** Alloy Steel, Metal
- **Grit Material:** Metal,Sponge,Steel,Wax
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.5 x 2.5 x 6.87 inches
- **Brand:** JAX
- **Item Weight:** 16 Ounces

## Images

![Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish Without Heat or Electricity - Pint - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pQyfP2p3L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does the product prevent corrosion after it is applied?**
A: No it does not. Typically, you apply a wax and then buff excess away onto the product after the patina. The wax is what helps to prevent corrosion. It also depends on the environment the finish piece will be in. If it is outside or in a humid environment, it may develop corrosion over time.

**Q: is this the same a gun blue?  like hoppes or birchwood casey perma blue?**
A: No. This tends to make the steel look more like old wrought iron or mill scale. At times there is even some slight greenish undertones. This also tends to be a little blotchy and not as consistent of a coloring as the bluing solutions.

**Q: What is a good sealer to use after this ?**
A: I am not sure what you mean by sealer but after I have used JAX solution I wash the stain glass and then use "Mother California Gold original formula Carnauba cleaner wax". This does a good job to protect the solder joints. After that you can us a cloth with a little "Lemon Oil" on it to go over the joints if needed several months later.

**Q: Will this darken a carbon steel knife without ruining it ?**
A: I think it would but not sure over time how well the black finish would hold up to cleaning ,oil etc

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very easy to use.
*by A***R on March 3, 2025*

I made a piece of metal furniture and the metal was too shiny. I was looking for a more destressed look. This blackener created a real nice dark patina. worked surprisingly fast. I applied it outside and I could not detect any odor from the product. It worked so well I also used it on a metal sculpture that I was building. Excited to try it on some other projects

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This product with perform as intended
*by R***S on September 26, 2021*

I was very satisfied to be able to actually purchase a product that would darken where I want it darkened and blacken where I want it blackened. No fooling around with this product, results are quite quick and compared to weaker solutions that are offered at a higher price excellent results are provided. Time will tell if the effect will remain or provide any durability but from what I've experienced everything looks great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use it more like paint than a soaking bath
*by C***R on December 1, 2023*

There are several YouTube videos on the use of this stuff. More than once the reviewers state that the longer you leave something soaking in it, the darker the blackening will be. Yes, but ... Longer means 15-20 seconds as opposed to in and out. I let four parts soak for about two hours and it ruined both the parts and that batch of Jax. You really can't recover back to bare steel after that, as it soaks into the metal quite a bit and causes a brownish flaking reaction that goes on for weeks. So starting over and using it more like paint, it does quite well. It does not produce that glossy sheen that some blackened steels have. That seems to be the product of the heating and oil bath method of blackening. This is more of a flat dark grey patina, which is actually great for the application for which I got this stuff. SO in that respect, it's perfect. Oh, and after I made the mess on the first go around, I discovered some instructions on the Jax website that are vastly superior to the YouTube videos.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-18*