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Nickel Plating

quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
Does anyone here do nickel plating(maybe crome) say a revolver cyl? Close to the mid west? Guessament on cost? Thanks / Eddie
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Has anyone tried Caswell's electroless nickel plating kits?
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking for names of companies who do nickel plating of firearms. I have a quackenbush which needs replating.
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    anyone know when gun makers started offering nickel plating? was it electro plating or what? thanks.
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have decided to purchase a Remington 7400 Synthetic Carbine. I also was thinking about getting the exterior Nickel Plated. The gunsmith however didn't seem to think the idea was so great. He said that my gun basically wouldn't function as well as without the exterior plating. Is this true? Is there any negative effects of nickel plating? Are there any positive effects? Or is it just for looks? Thanks again.
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Colt's PT, 25 Cal. automatic. The Plating is just beginning to pit from age. It must be a scarce item or has a high retail value, because every gun dealer in my area wants to purchase rather than talk about re-plating. I have no idea what it is worth but I have had it for over 35 years. Can someone tell me if replating is not a good idea, would it harm the value, function or anything at all?
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Has anyone tried to nickel plate using electroplating kits with Nickel Chloride or Nickel Sulfate and nickel anodes?

    I am curious about recommended techniques, surface preparation, current density and annode placement and anything else which could help make a more successful job.

    I do not expect professional grade plating (since this is an inexpensive kit for a $160) but just trying to avoid known problems with better planning. I think one kit can easily due 10-15 guns so it will be inexpensive if I can get at least mediocre results.

    I'll practice on some parts guns but appreciate anyone's suggestions.

    Master of the unnecessary
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can any of you guys recommend someone to plate a receiver? A related question - I have a shop here in Indy that does plating for me all the time. Can I give them a receiver to plate if they have no FFL?

    Thanks guys,

    cbxjeff<P>It's too late for me, save yourself. <br>
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What are the pros and cons of nickel plating a shotgun receiver? They look real nice but are they durable? Are they prone to chip off or do they wear off like blueing does or do they hold up well? Also approximately what does the process cost and do you know of anyone that does a good job at a reasonable price in a timely manner?
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have a customer who has a .32 Colt and desires
    to have nickel plating replaced. Any idea what
    cost will be and who might do it? Jerry
    870-347-6358
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  • quamnetquamnet Member Posts: 332 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an quackenbush which I am restoring. It has little plating left. Where can I have this rifle replated as it was originally and what kind of cost would be reasonable?
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Even if you get a superlative plating job done, it will inevetibaly pit and peel in time. Why not look for what you want in stainless?
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  • RocklobsterRocklobster Member Posts: 7,060 ✭
    edited November -1
    If you're going to get it plated,contact Accurate Plating and get it hard-chromed.You can't buy a more durable finish.
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  • JIM STARKJIM STARK Member Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Think twice about plating that thing if you're going to hunt with it... Unless you're going to hunt a night without lights... Reflections you know...
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  • 11echo11echo Member Posts: 1,007 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had a receiver nickle plated, and was very happy with it! It was a stain-nickle on a cadet martini (tried bluing it and it came out redish looking) The stain-nickle looked like stainless steel and had no problems for as long as I had it (8yr.s) Good Luck ...Mark
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  • 11echo11echo Member Posts: 1,007 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had a receiver nickle plated, and was VERY happy with it! This was on a cadet martini (tried bluing it, but came out redish looking!) This was a stain-nickle, made it look like stainless steel. I had no problems with it as long as I had it (8yr.s) Good Luck! ...Mark
    "FEAR the Goverment, that fears your ARMS"
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