I picked up some #2 twist link chain but it's zinc coated, is there anything I can dip it in that will dull the shine.

I was thinkin of muritic acid (sp).
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Billfrank

Soak it in straight vinegar for a few days.

Muric acid will take of the zinc then you can rust it an dye.... don't leave it in long though.

about how long in the acid? thanks.

not very long like 10 sec its some strong stuff DONT BREATH THE FUMES!!! wash off with lots of water if you get it on you

If you use acid be sure to neutralize the acid with a dunk in bucket of water / baking soda. Use acid outdoors the fumes can ruin your lungs with one big breath.

yeah I've used muric before and I know about the fumes...never removed zinc with it though. Will it also take off galvanized finish? Thanks.

I am not sure I would think so though.

Get yourself a gal milk jug, cut out the top right below the handle, put in the muric acid leave room for below..

Then get a 1/2 gal plastic milk jug and cut out enough to get your chain in, leave the handle on. cut small holes all over the bottom of the 1/2 gal jug. You can poke holes with an ice pick just enough to get the acid in and let it drain when done

then dip then 1/2 gal jug into the gal jug.

The acid worked ,tried it this morning, it will take off the zinc coating and galvinized finish. I did dip it in baking soda to neutralize.

Thanks
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Billfrank

Galvanize and zinc are for all intents and purposes the same thing.
I once used muratic acid, but find I like vinegar better, if for no other reason than with vinegar I don't have to stay with it - I can walk away, tend to other things, and come back to it a couple of days later. It's a better utilization of my time.
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