How to Prep Steel Components for a Great finish - Parkerizing Part 1

This will be the first of a 3 part educational series on Parkerizing steel components. In this video I focus on how to prepare of the components being Parkerized (or phosphated, both terms are correct). Proper preparation is not only critical for Parkerization, but is essential for many other protective coating techniques such as hot blueing, Cerakote and anodizing to name a few. Here are some affiliate (paid) links to items used in this video: Blast Cabinet https://amzn.to/3PEgFvq 120 Grit Aluminum Oxide https://amzn.to/4sFn7Aw Nitrile Gloves https://amzn.to/419qCU8 Acetone https://amzn.to/3PaX4mt Dawn Dish Soap https://amzn.to/4lGZ9mj 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Some of the Items We'll be using 02:58 Soap Wash and Rinse 04:13 Acetone Bath 06:37 Bead Blasting with Aluminum Oxide 120 Grit 08:31 Wrapping it up #education #restoration #preservation #parkerize #phoshate #rustprevention