Can you get a gun nickel plated?
Can you nickel plate a gun? Yes, but as with chrome plating, it’s a job best left to a professional. Electroless nickel plating is ideal for gun materials that aren’t as conductive as steel or stainless steel. It is also appropriate for steel guns.
What happened Robar gun?
Meanwhile, Robar Guns is closing after 35 years of service. They’ve been returning incoming project guns to their owners and getting with vendors to cease operations. Over my writing career, I’ve had the opportunity to try their gunsmithing/coating services. My experiences with the firm include several projects.
Can you polish electroless nickel?
Stripping: Electroless nickel can be chemically stripped from the basis material. Cleaning: Polishing paste, Scotch Brite pad, brass or a stainless steel brush can be used to mechanically clean the coating. Most types of solvents and alkaline material can be used to chemically clean the coating.
How is electroless nickel plating done?
Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) is the deposit of a nickel-alloy coating by chemical reduction – without the electric current that’s used in electroplating processes. ENP is deposited by reducing nickel ions to metallic nickel with a chemical reducing agent such as sodium hydrophosphite.
What is black nickel plating?
Black Nickel is electrolytic nickel plating with a secondary treatment to turn the surface black. This plating will provide corrosion resistance and maintain electrical conductivity while reducing reflectivity on the surface.
What is Robar NP3?
NP3 is very corrosion resistant, exceeding a 250-hour salt spray test. Robar backs up its claims with a lifetime guarantee against corrosion and peeling. Unlike bright finishes, NP3 is a non reflective, satin gray, although it looks pretty close to the color to stainless steel with a just a tinge of grey to me.
Did Robar close?
I’m really sorry that Robar- a gunsmithing company with a 35-year history- is no longer in business.
Does vinegar harm nickel?
Do not use straight vinegar. It is often too abrasive to expose to thin nickel coatings for extended periods. Nickel plating is easily damaged by acid, so vinegar cleaning should be done sparingly on stubborn stains.