Cherry Red Surface Hardening Compound 1 lb

Cherry Red Surface Hardening Compound is an easy way to harden soft, low carbon metals. Cherry Red in combination with high heat creates a tough, durable, hardened finish on the surface of metals. Produces a wear surface (surface hardening) on low carbon steel, low alloy steel, iron.Notes:Thoroughly heat the part to cherry red in color. Be sure part is completely heated for best results.Coat part in Cherry Red Compound. Cover all surfaces to be hardened. Compound will blister and harden. Reheat part to cherry red color.Quench in water, oil, or let part air cool, then brush off excess compound. Cherry Red is water soluble and excess can be removed with water and a little brushing.