User Guide for Insta-Blak 333
1. Clean
In a steel container, thoroughly clean the parts in a 10% by volume solution of E-Kleen SR 148-E
and 90% by volume of water. The cleaning time will depend upon the type and degree of soil present
on the metal surfaces and the concentration and temperature of the E-Kleen SR-148-E solution.
2. Rinse
Using a plastic container, rinse the parts for 1-2 minutes in clear running room temperature water.
3. (Optional) Activate
Using a plastic container, activate the surface of the parts in a 20% by volume E-Prep 258 solution
and 80% by volume water for 2 minutes for optimal activation at room temperature.
4. (If Activated) Rinse
Rinse the parts as in #2 above.
5. Blacken
In a plastic container, blacken the parts in a 10% by volume solution of Insta-Blak 333 and 90% by
volume of water at room temperature for 2-5 minutes.
6. Rinse
Rinse the parts as in #2 above.
7. Seal & Finish
In a steel container, seal the finish and enhance the depth of blackness.
Option 7a. For an oily finish: use E-Tec 501
Option 7b. For a slightly oily to a semi-dry finish: use E-Tec 503
Option 7c. For a soft, non-tacky, dry-to-the-touch finish: E-Tec 504 or E-Tec 505+
Place the blackened parts into the E-Tec solution of your choice, and agitate 6-12 times up
and down (about 1-2 minutes).
Air dry for 15-30 minutes.
Typically, 24 hours later, the part will be blacker as the oil absorbs into the blacken finish.
Be sure to read and understand the Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets for each of these products
before using them. Please see the Insta-Blak 333 Technical Data Sheet for more detailed processing
instructions.
9-20-2017