Chrome Removal

Herb · 08-24-2002, 11:57 PM

I just bought a really nice 1912 Erfurt #735 b that is all matching, less mag of course, but it is lightly chrome or nickel plated. I want to get this finish off of it. Would anyone know of a source that does this work? I prefer the process known as Anodic stripping which is electrochemical rather than bead or sand blasting. I've burned two quarts of 20/50W oil in my search engine looking for a source with no luck, any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Herb

Doug G. · 08-25-2002, 09:17 AM

Herb, I searched on Oveture.com OVETURE.COM ACCURATE PLATING Seach under "plating removal"

Herb · 08-25-2002, 02:04 PM

Doug, thanks, I'll give them a call to see if they want to take on a Luger. They do stripping but don't really specify the method used. I want the numbers and little proof marks to remain clear and crisp and am concerned that blasting will remove the remaining detail that has already suffered from the nickel/chrome plating.

Garfield · 08-25-2002, 02:41 PM

Herb:

I have had some experience with items (not lugers) from which I have had nickel plateing removed. Assuming that the marks/stamps on your pistol were in good shape when the plating was applied, neither the plating process nor its removal should result in harm to the markings or the metal. That assumes you use the electrochemical process to remove the plating. Using a method that employs an abrasive technique should be avoided for the reasons that you have stated. This has been my experience, in any event.

Good Luck

Garfield · 08-25-2002, 03:04 PM

Herb:

Almost forgot. You might wish to take a look at this site: www.craftguard.com. They are located in Waterlou, IO. Their price list indicates that they will electronically remove old plating from a pistol for $36.00.

I have had no previous experience with these folks.

Regards

John Sabato · 08-26-2002, 11:52 AM

thanks Garfield... this is a frequently asked question. If anyone should have a pistol stripped of plating by this firm, please report the results back to the forum...

08-24-2002, 11:57 PM	#1
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Chrome Removal I just bought a really nice 1912 Erfurt #735 b that is all matching, less mag of course, but it is lightly chrome or nickel plated. I want to get this finish off of it. Would anyone know of a source that does this work? I prefer the process known as Anodic stripping which is electrochemical rather than bead or sand blasting. I've burned two quarts of 20/50W oil in my search engine looking for a source with no luck, any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Herb __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

08-25-2002, 09:17 AM	#2
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Herb, I searched on Oveture.com OVETURE.COM ACCURATE PLATING Seach under "plating removal" __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

08-25-2002, 02:04 PM	#3
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Doug, thanks, I'll give them a call to see if they want to take on a Luger. They do stripping but don't really specify the method used. I want the numbers and little proof marks to remain clear and crisp and am concerned that blasting will remove the remaining detail that has already suffered from the nickel/chrome plating. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

08-26-2002, 11:52 AM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	thanks Garfield... this is a frequently asked question. If anyone should have a pistol stripped of plating by this firm, please report the results back to the forum... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-25-2002, 02:41 PM	#4
Garfield User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A little SE of Nome Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Herb: I have had some experience with items (not lugers) from which I have had nickel plateing removed. Assuming that the marks/stamps on your pistol were in good shape when the plating was applied, neither the plating process nor its removal should result in harm to the markings or the metal. That assumes you use the electrochemical process to remove the plating. Using a method that employs an abrasive technique should be avoided for the reasons that you have stated. This has been my experience, in any event. Good Luck

08-25-2002, 03:04 PM	#5
Garfield User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A little SE of Nome Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Herb: Almost forgot. You might wish to take a look at this site: www.craftguard.com. They are located in Waterlou, IO. Their price list indicates that they will electronically remove old plating from a pistol for $36.00. I have had no previous experience with these folks. Regards