MCW oxidization...

quicksilverXP · 08-16-2004, 01:26 AM

Anyone else's MCW oxidize on the outside as well? I haven't even put mine in, and it has turned brownish in color.

Is it possible to prevent this by giveing it a clear coat? Normally I wouldn't have to worry about this with other blocks, but since this block is entirely copper, the oxidization is visible.

Colt357tw · 08-16-2004, 01:32 AM

There is nothing in copper oxidation that 30 minutes spa in a pint freshly squeeze lemonade cannot solve.

Remember to put a light coat of furniture wax on then buff it off as anti oxidation coating(nickel/chorme plating is way too expensive and poison to do in a garage...)

Butcher · 08-16-2004, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by quicksilverXP

Anyone else's MCW oxidize on the outside as well? I haven't even put mine in, and it has turned brownish in color.

Is it possible to prevent this by giveing it a clear coat? Normally I wouldn't have to worry about this with other blocks, but since this block is entirely copper, the oxidization is visible.

Yes you can clear coat it, but don't clear coat the base, just the top and sides.

Mars · 08-16-2004, 07:37 PM

Yeah, I just clear coat the sucker on the top. 2 coats is more than enough. Clean it with a tooth brush first, with CLR or other.

08-16-2004, 01:26 AM	#1
quicksilverXP Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Irvine Posts: 58	MCW oxidization... Anyone else's MCW oxidize on the outside as well? I haven't even put mine in, and it has turned brownish in color. Is it possible to prevent this by giveing it a clear coat? Normally I wouldn't have to worry about this with other blocks, but since this block is entirely copper, the oxidization is visible.

08-16-2004, 07:37 PM	#4
Mars Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 108	Yeah, I just clear coat the sucker on the top. 2 coats is more than enough. Clean it with a tooth brush first, with CLR or other. __________________ The Rage is Relentless

08-16-2004, 01:32 AM	#2
Colt357tw Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Taiwan Posts: 55	There is nothing in copper oxidation that 30 minutes spa in a pint freshly squeeze lemonade cannot solve. Remember to put a light coat of furniture wax on then buff it off as anti oxidation coating(nickel/chorme plating is way too expensive and poison to do in a garage...)

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