Tell me about caring for nickel plated finishes

Mad Martigan · August 7, 2007, 03:20 PM

I just got a nickel plated Stoeger and I was wondering if there are any quirks associated with it's care. It's my first nickel gun. Thanks

DWARREN123 · August 7, 2007, 04:34 PM

Nickel plating is usually put over copper plating (not always) so keep copper cleaners away from it.

August 7, 2007, 03:20 PM	#1
Mad Martigan Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2006 Posts: 444	Tell me about caring for nickel plated finishes I just got a nickel plated Stoeger and I was wondering if there are any quirks associated with it's care. It's my first nickel gun. Thanks __________________ All-Purpose Abrasive Springfield Mil-spec, XD9 Rock Island 9mm Tactical, Ruger GP100 Marlin 336(.30-30, .35), 1895 .450, Model 60SS

August 7, 2007, 04:34 PM	#2
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,758	Nickel plating is usually put over copper plating (not always) so keep copper cleaners away from it. __________________ Have a nice day!