Advanced plating technologies offers tactiblack electroless nickel and traditional electroless nickel firearm finishes in both high and medium phosphorus varieties within the firearms and defense industries. Chapter 3 troubleshooting electroless nickel plating solutions. This clothtocloth twistlock fastener is made from nickel plated brass and perfectly suited for a marine environment. If there are any areas on the gun wich there are that have thin or pitting inside the gun or on the outside too, hoppes will find its way there and remove your nickel from the.
It is best to fully disassemble the firearm prior to polishing the nickel finish to prevent the cream polishing paste from. Hard chrome is the most durable of all the platings. Brass nickel plated with taper location on material nozzle to ensure concentricity. Most guns can be plated without upsetting tolerances. Convenient, easytomix and use liquid completely removes both electrolytic and electroless nickel from steel, copper and copper alloys without heating or agitation. Renaissance wax is great stuff, abeit a bit pricey.
Ive been told some of the polishes are not good for nickel. This is a discussion on polishing a nickel gun within the maintenance forums, part of the firearm forum category. Maintaining the nickel and reducing agent concentrations within 10 to 15 percent will usually provide consistency in terms of rate, color, and stability. Nickelplated steel valve body with aluminum handle trigger guard stop adjusting nut provides metered flow capabilities tapered needle threaded valve seat aa23h max. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, nickel and gold plates parts of a winchester model 67 bolt action. But im having a little problem with a nickel plated cimarron 1911 45 acp.
Nickelplated versus stainless steel shooters forum. Using electricity and acid larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, demonstrates the process. Dot twistlock fastener clothtocloth button back set. I need knowledge of what the proper care, cleaning, and general maintenance is for nickel. Since i would never buy a gun that i didnt intend to shoot with the exception of a donor gun, i was wondering how you properly care for a nickel plated gun. Nickel plated versus stainless steel registered users do not see the above ad. If there are any areas on the gun wich there are that have thin or pitting inside the gun or on the outside too, hoppes will find its way there and remove your nickel from the inside out, underneath the plating. Guide to better soldering brochure university of maryland.
Firearms finishes traditional and black electroless nickel. But even a blued gun will reflect light just not as much as a bright polished stainless gun. For hunting guns i like a dull polymer finish that looks like dark blue. Finally, solution imbalance as a result of poor maintenance of the nickel andor reducing agent concentrations can give slow plating rates, poor coverage, and dull deposits. The metal is sanded and polished to a high shine, aged through a chemical process giving the metal a fuzzy look, cleaned extremely well and then plated.
Mine appears to have a nickel finish, with black plastic grips. It is a fully automatic adhesive spray gun that is made for spraying quick lines or dots with minimal overspray. Ive purchased a few guns from this guy before and always felt that he was super honest and quite knowledgeable about most firearms and their history. Cleaning a nickel finish handgun i have all manner of experience with blued and stainless, but have never owned a nickel finish before. Natural nickel finishes polished nickel15 brasstechs polished nickel finish is specifically designed to highlight the natural beauty of the base material. Cleaning nickel pistols, colt mark ivseries 70 govenment model 1911. Is there a way to buff, polish or otherwise repair very minor blemishes and scratches to a nickelplated steel surface. Advice on cleaning nickel plated revolvers the firearms. I can only find examples of pistols that have blued finish. Mauser interams model hsc, nickel 3 516 sa semiautomatic.
What solventsoils are safe to clean a nickel plated gun. I bought my first can a couple of years ago from brownells after reading the praises of other gun enthusiasts on the forums, and it really does give an edge to nickel and bright stainless firearms, plus it seems to hold down the smudges and fingerprints as well with a protective coating. Yesterday i did a trade for the revolver shown below. Finish care and cleaning instructions newport brass. We are a manufacturer of parts used in the aerospace industry. Gun metal14, antique nickel 15a even though these finishes are equipped with a clear protective coating they are susceptible to damage. Edit let me add, if youre quick and careful, hoppes will probably be fine. The gun body is made of nickel plated brass and it features a stainless steel nozzle.
It takes out copper and that is the base for nickel plated guns, very bad idea to use hoppes. Treat gold plated faucets and fittings like you would fine jewelry and avoid any type of astringent or. A bronze and a nickelplated plaque were installed on the gun in 1958. Nickel plated gun parts must first be deplated before they can be polishing and refinished. Nov 27, 2011 cleaning a nickel finish handgun i have all manner of experience with blued and stainless, but have never owned a nickel finish before. The fine gun room at bass pro shops has several beautiful nickel plated colts.
Antique nickel is similar to satin nickel, but does not have the rough appearance. Gunsmithing how to deplate nickel plated gun parts presented by larry potterfield of midwayusa, stripping parts, how to strip and patina an old chrome faucet to vintage brass, stripping chrome to a nickel finish. The correct way to solder 2 3 some reasons for unwettability 1 the selected temperature is too high. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. What solventsoils are safe to clean a nickel plated gun with. It is best to fully disassemble the firearm prior to polishing the nickel finish to prevent the cream polishing paste from becoming dried up in difficult. Nickel or gold plating can add a real touch of class to a firearm. How to polish a nickel firearm finish gone outdoors.
Stainless steel, located in body and in air nozzle by tapers. If you want something modern eezox or clp, though i dont know what the solvent part of clp is, but i doubt that it would hurt nickel. A bronze and a nickel plated plaque were installed on the gun in 1958. Im sure its in there, im just not typing in the right phrase. Nickelplated versus stainless steel registered users do not see the above ad. Gold, for example, is very soft and does not wear well. About the nickel institute nickel institute ni is the global association of the worlds primary nickel producers who together account for approximately 85% of worldwide annual nickel production outside china. Just a short video showing some of the processes i use to clean nickel finished pistols. I think they offered the model 1917s in blue, case hardened, and nickel, also, not to mention the newer. If you want to go old school on cleaning nickel plated guns, stick with ballistol. Adhesives solventbased adhesive spray guns pilot signierk.
Our mission is to promote and support the use of nickel in appropriate applications. It depends on the quality of the nickel and how well it was plated. Put the gun in your safe and leave it there until you can get it refinished. Im one of those guys that actually enjoys cleaning my guns. Nickelplated steel valve body with aluminum handle 23hss features. The tin coating is burnt off rapidly and oxidation occurs. Polishing nickel finishes on handguns or rifles requires a special metal polish to prevent the nickel plating from being worn away after repeated polishing and cleaning with harsher chemicals. The gun was surveyed by conservators over the years beginning in 1989. Okay, did a tff search and am not finding anything on the subject for the care and maintenance of nickel plated guns. How to polish a nickel firearm finish gone outdoors your. We have components, silicon iron substrate, sent out for electroless nickel plating. A weller tip is made of a copper core which is electro plated with iron to extend the life of the tip.
The gun body is made of nickelplated brass and it features a stainless steel nozzle. This is the first gun i have ever owned in nickel finish. We have components, silicon iron substrate, sent ou. View and download binks sbea1211 operation manual online. How to clean nickel plated guns without ruining the finish. G when other material is used for tip cleaning instead of the original damp weller sponge.
Do not over 64hd the mbc510 standard spray gun has a tighten the fluid tip. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, nickel and gold plates parts of. A weller tip is made of a copper core which is electroplated with iron to extend the life of the tip. Mbc510 manual spray gun combining a drop forged aluminum body with a forged removable spray head, the mbc510 spray gun is ideal for applications that require maximum output and quick changeovers. Cleaning nickel pistols, colt mark ivseries 70 govenment. For maximum speed, accuracy and precision, the pilot signierk spray gun is the only choice. This powerful, easytouse air gun with lever trigger features a max.
Dec 02, 2007 but even a blued gun will reflect light just not as much as a bright polished stainless gun. I did find a thread from back in 2010 where everyone told how they came about their screen names. Brownells room temperature nickel stripper brownells. Electroplating requires low voltage, generally 12 volts dc, or less. Tank multicolor applications 98c359 each outfit includes air and fluid hose assemblies when required model 2001.
Oct 04, 2010 nickel or gold plating can add a real touch of class to a firearm. Id hate to spend a lot of money and then ruin the finish. This kit utilizes dot buttons, solid with no hole for a mandrel. Gunsmithing how to deplate nickel plated gun parts. The result is a beautiful, deep finish that will maintain its brilliance with regular maintenance. Cup descriptions 702576 900 cc aluminum cup the cup is constructed from durable aluminum to provide troublefree operation. Repair nickelplated finish scratches october 20, 2008.
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