nickel plating

December 21, 1999, 02:53 AM

I have a kel tec P11 & 32 that I would like to nickel plate(open to suggestions) for corrosion resistance. Are there any parts on the slide that should not be plated besides the sites and the firing pin?

thanks,

Olazul

George Stringer · December 21, 1999, 08:20 AM

Olazul, the smith who does the plating will know which parts can and which can't be plated. The alloy frame on a Kel-tec can't be nickeled. I have an associate who does very good with either nickel or chrome. If you do it in a brushed or satin the frame can be anodized to match. George

December 21, 1999, 02:53 AM	#1
olazul Guest Posts: n/a	I have a kel tec P11 & 32 that I would like to nickel plate(open to suggestions) for corrosion resistance. Are there any parts on the slide that should not be plated besides the sites and the firing pin? thanks, Olazul

December 21, 1999, 08:20 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Olazul, the smith who does the plating will know which parts can and which can't be plated. The alloy frame on a Kel-tec can't be nickeled. I have an associate who does very good with either nickel or chrome. If you do it in a brushed or satin the frame can be anodized to match. George