OT: Black Chain

[JMCAquarium]

Just got a new Tow/Hitch for the truck since im accessorizing it in all black and i want black chains to hang off the hitch. I have 1 inch chains for hauling these will basically be for cosmetic purposes and not used for anything except looking sexy on my truck.
Anyone have an idea where to get some? Cheaper the better:reading:

home depot had them in orange and yellow but not black:headwally:

Thanks and i'd prefer to get them as local to peoria as possible

 

[gojk]

Can you just get some powder coated?

 

[rafajara1985]

powder coating chain is not easy nor does it last very long.

 

[gojk]

powder coating chain is not easy nor does it last very long.

How would some from the store come coated? Plastic dip maybe?

 

[JMCAquarium]

ya the orange ones at HD looked to be plastic dipped.

I'd prefer a "glossy" look but if i have to spray paint some standard chains i can get all redneck on it i suppose. lol

 

[Stolireef]

You can dip them yourself. Just have to buy the chain and HD (at least they used to) sells the plastic dip. It used to be the paint section. I used it to lock up my boat a few years ago. It's very easy and looks like wet black when your done.

 

[Weyrman]

HD and I think Lowes sells the plastic dip still.

 

[JMCAquarium]

huh never knew that they had "self dip" will check into it.
I was at lowes last night and they had white, red, yellow, orange, and this 1/4 inch metal chain that looked really dark almost like it had been smoked in a fire or somthing tat looked really cool at $3.00 a foot.
thanks guys looks like ill have to custum order it or dip it myself

 

[Stolireef]

You know what would look really cool? Borrow an acetelyne torch and temper the entire chain. You'd get that blue steel look. Of course, any excuse to play with a torch...

Of course, if you're going to put any weight on the chain, don't do this.

 

[Stolireef]

This is the stuff I used.

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

You can buy it at amazon.

 

[JMCAquarium]

ahhh i see said the blind man ill check it out tonight ty ty

 

[Westy82]

I have bought the plasti dip in black from home depot (Indian Bend location) in the past. It is located in the paint section if i remember correctly.

 

[JMCAquarium]

only thing im worried about with the plasti dip with chain is will the chain still move freely or when it hardens will it basicly be solid or stiff?

whats your say stoli ? you did chain for your boat

 

[Stolireef]

It'll move fine. After it dries, just shake it around for a little while. It's basically how they coat any chain.

I'd still go with the torch though for the best look. If you do that, i'm coming over with some beer just to watch.

 

[rafajara1985]

I'll torch it if you bring it to the shop

 

[JMCAquarium]

I found some chain at lowes that looks all smoked up i think im going to go with that. thanks rafa for the offer but east valley is one hell of a long drive to torch 4 feet of chain....but now i have to find what "torched" chain looks like now you guys got me all interrested now

 

[JMCAquarium]

only looked for a minute but cant find any pics right off the bat......

 

[LowerUnit]

Maybe try some gun cold blue??? Just a thought - not too hard or expensive to do either.