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Offline jls

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removing metal finish
« on: February 18, 2009, 10:30:51 AM »
I have an old trapdoor that has been plated on the side plate and butt plate with a chrome or nickel finish, Iam not sure which. Is there a stripper on the market that will take this off? It just doesent look right and doesen't do anything for the value. :-\
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Re: removing metal finish
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2009, 10:34:16 AM »
If it is nickel any copper removing solvent will take it off. Soak rag strips with the solvent & wrap around the metal for a few hours. Then steel wool w/ #0000 & vinegar.
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Re: removing metal finish
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2009, 02:38:16 PM »
Thanx for the tip. I've got some sweets around here somewhere I'll try. If that doesn't do it, I'll figure its chrome and hope I come across something, maybe Brownells has something. :-\
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Re: removing metal finish
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2009, 03:59:24 AM »
I have not used this stuff myself, but I like Brownell's Tech support if I need it:

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1102&title=ROOM%20TEMPERATURE%20NICKEL%20STRIPPER

Good luck!

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Re: removing metal finish
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2009, 12:15:04 PM »
Thanx clemson. I talked with Brownells and found a solution that with solve this problem.It's a little pricey for a container but whats left over I sure I can find a use for. ;D ;D
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