Update: Bbl's were boiled for the first time and still remain brown, possibly very slightly darker. A few sections on the side of the top rib of which turned black as well as the short section of the bottom rib behind the bbl lug. Bbl's were boiled at 130 deg and then temp raised to 180 deg using distilled H2o for up to 20-25 minutes hoping to see color change from brown to slight black, again, nothing. Haven't nutralized bbl's in baking soda since color change never took place. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks, G.
