Nickle Finish

gun_runner

February 25, 2004 17:56

I have a Colt MK V that is nickle plated. When you open the cylinder you can see a copper color on the front chambers. I also have a couple of flaking spots above the trigger guard.You can notice these places quite a bit. Should I have this refinished to prevent any further damage? Also who would you send your gun to to do this work?
Thanks,
grandpaw

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  gun_runner

  February 25, 2004 17:56

  Can nickle finish be removed semi easily so a gun can be blued?
  There is a smith 357 that looks great exept for the nickle finish.
  
  Larry

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  rwfixem

  February 25, 2004 18:54

  The nickle is not readily removed. Also depends is plated or electroless. To do this properly they need to be stripped. If this is electroless (e-nickle) it is one of the best coatings around.

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  rhmc24

  February 26, 2004 04:53

  Brownell's offers a nickel plate stripping kit for about $40. Consists of two chemicals you mix with water. Disassemble and clean the gun of grease and put the parts in the mixture. Takes from a few hours to over night to remove the nickel plate, depending on how thick, protected places etc. Leaves the metal a kind of gray color, ready to start refinishing. Kit has enough chemical to strip a number of guns. I have used it several time and it works fine on nickel. Won't touch chrome.

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