De-Chroming?

[Whitey21]

I've inherited a WWII 9mm radom, which the previous owner had chromed. Is there a way to un-chrome it? One that won't break the bank?

Thanks.

Whitey

[LHB1]

Whitey,
Do a Yahoo search for Virgil Tripp's website (Tripp Research ?) and contact him for information/advice. Have heard many good things about his services.

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

[Wildalaska]

Whitey...call Bob at APW (accurate plating and weaponry down in florida).....they have chromed over 500 guns for us, they are the best in the country

WildexcellentserviceAlaska

[Dfariswheel]

Basically, the best way of removing an old plated finish is to have a plater DE-plate the gun.

To do this, they just reverse the plating process, and instead of depositing material on the gun, it's removed.

This insures a thorough job, since other methods often leave nickel or chrome in the pores of the metal, and when you attempt to have it blued or parkerized, it comes out looking like it's covered with bright freckles.

Check with some platers about a strip. Many can also refinish with blue or other finishes.

[Whitey21]

Kind thanks to all.

Whitey