---
product_id: 85404403
title: "Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish without Heat or Electricity - Gallon"
brand: "jax"
price: "VT45763"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Jax"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/85404403-iron-steel-and-nickel-blackener-metal-finishing-solution-antique-finish
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Fast-acting formula Water-based, easy control Proudly made in USA Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish without Heat or Electricity - Gallon

**Brand:** jax
**Price:** VT45763
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Turn your metal projects from bland to grand—fast, flawless, and fuss-free!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish without Heat or Electricity - Gallon by jax
- **How much does it cost?** VT45763 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/85404403-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

- • **Effortless Application:** Apply with brush, sponge, rag, or dip entire objects safely in plastic/glass
- • **Instant Antique Elegance:** Transforms shiny metal to rich patina in minutes without heat or electricity
- • **Long-lasting Reliability:** Never expires when stored properly, ensuring consistent quality over time
- • **Precision Finish Control:** Dilute with water to customize the darkening speed and depth
- • **Trusted American Craftsmanship:** Backed by 25+ years of uncompromising quality from JAX Chemical Company

## 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 JAX Chemical Company, this gallon-sized formula is perfect for professionals and DIYers seeking a reliable, high-quality metal darkening finish.

## Description

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

Review: Great product!! - Works great easy application.
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

## 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07F4RM72S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,866 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #46 in Abrasive Finishing Compounds |
| Date First Available | June 29, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10 pounds |
| Item model number | ISNBG |
| Manufacturer | McCollum Jax |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 12 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** JAX
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Volume:** 1 Gallons
- **Material Feature:** Anti bacterial
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Metal

## Images

![Iron, Steel, & Nickel Blackener - Metal Finishing Solution - Antique Finish without Heat or Electricity - Gallon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6128e1amf2L.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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product!!
*by T***1 on February 20, 2026*

Works great easy application.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blackens EVERYTHING
*by A***N on October 19, 2024*

Okay, maybe not everything, but it works on most metals. No luck with aluminum or stainless. It will blacken nickel steel, carbon steel, and brass.

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-05-07*