What process do they use to remove nickel or chrome from a gun prior to engraving.

Al May
4/11/2010 1:03:39 PM

There are some methods for removing chrome or nickel bu tthey can be complicated and/or expensive. I would suggest having a well respected plater remove it. They use a reverse process to do it just like the plating. While removing blue can be done easily at home I just suggest having the plating done by a pro.

Rex Pedersen
4/12/2010 12:02:23 AM

I agree with Rex. I have stripped electroless nickel at home and it took some 13 hours and a lot of work. I have never tried electroplated pieces and would not! It really is best to start with a blued gun in my opinion, a lot less time and expense...but that doesn't really help your situation. You might post on the igraver.com or engravingforum.com sites for more info and names of sources.

Sam Welch
4/12/2010 8:31:46 AM

Thanks a lot, I guess I'm out of luck.

Al May
4/12/2010 10:15:36 AM

Before you give up Al, check at the above mentioned sites. You may get some help there.

Sam Welch
4/12/2010 3:36:49 PM

Check the Brownells website, they have two solutions for removing nickel plating that amateurs can use.

Hugh Clark
4/22/2010 2:04:32 AM