Abstract:
In particular, the present invention is directed processes and product related to blackened coatings, blackened electroless nickel coatings, blackened electroless nickel coatings including particulate matter, coatings with cover coats, coatings with voids, and the methods of application and products with such coatings. Examples of parts which it may be beneficial to plate using the present invention include, but are not limited to textile parts electronics components and firearm parts