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nickel plating
TIREMAN1
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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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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
Thanks guys,
cbxjeff<P>It's too late for me, save yourself. <br>
to have nickel plating replaced. Any idea what
cost will be and who might do it? Jerry
870-347-6358
The most important consideration is that most shotguns made today have aluminum receivers, and you can only plate steel; you didn't tell us what kind of shotgun you have. In any case, a shotgun would need to be completely taken apart in order to plate the receiver. Plating adds thickness to any object, so some of the wood might have to be relieved in order to reassembly it, a tedious, expensive process.
This is the type of work that could only be done well by a handful of custom gunsmiths. Since time & money are considerations, that pretty much eliminates the possibility of your getting this done.
Neal
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