Black widow not so black

jimmythejug · 11-28-2010, 09:21 PM

Use of an acid "pickle" with or without a source of power presents problems, as the base metal may be "etched". Caswell sells a stripper which they claim removes nickel from steel without the need for power and they claim it won't damage the underlying steel.

http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/metalx.html

The above product has been recommended for use on firearms.

I'm a zinc plater. I specialize in restoring car and motorcycle parts but nickel is not an area of expertise for me.

nukem556 · 11-28-2010, 09:47 PM

I think it would be worth an effort...unlike most of these chrome/nickel horrors, it doesnt seem it was buffed to death before plating....I'd try the deplating solution that Brownells sells, then maybe judicious polishing with emery cloth for the remnants....but then again, I rust blued my vopo at home...I just like rubbing on Lugers ;-)

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11-28-2010, 09:21 PM	#1
jimmythejug User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Use of an acid "pickle" with or without a source of power presents problems, as the base metal may be "etched". Caswell sells a stripper which they claim removes nickel from steel without the need for power and they claim it won't damage the underlying steel. http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/metalx.html The above product has been recommended for use on firearms. I'm a zinc plater. I specialize in restoring car and motorcycle parts but nickel is not an area of expertise for me.

11-28-2010, 09:47 PM	#2
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	I think it would be worth an effort...unlike most of these chrome/nickel horrors, it doesnt seem it was buffed to death before plating....I'd try the deplating solution that Brownells sells, then maybe judicious polishing with emery cloth for the remnants....but then again, I rust blued my vopo at home...I just like rubbing on Lugers ;-)