Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

Handgun dechroming

Q. I have just purchased a Korean War .45 cal 1911 Colt handgun from an estate! This weapon was chromed by the previous owner and I believe the chroming has a nickel base! I want to return this handgun to it's original state and have no experience in dechroming! Could you please advise me on the best & safest process to de-chrome this handgun!

Earl Lergner
hobbyist - Rochester, New York, USA
2004

A. You cannot remove the nickel with any common chemical. You may be able to buy a proprietary stripper from a supplier like Metalx (Ronatec.us) [a finishing.com supporting advertiser], but a better approach may be to take the gun to a plating shop for stripping. Good luck.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2003

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: