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Old 03-31-2003, 08:22 AM
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Default matt black finish on copper-plated steel

I'm restoring an 1890s typewriter. Originally the type bars on this machine had a matted black finish over copper plating. Most of this has been polished off by someone who preferred the bright shine of bare steel.
I want to put the black finish back on, but have no idea how it was done.
I can manage the copper plating, but wonder how the black was done.
If you can help, please let me know.
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