Hard chrome on alloy

burrhead · August 19, 1999, 12:12 AM

I have a S&W 638 that I like very much but I hate it's crappy coating . It's very soft and is coming off the backstap after less than a year of moderate use. I'd like to get the gun bright chromed. Is this a viable option for a stainless/alloy handgun? Is electroless nickle better? Who is a good vendor for this type of work? It will probably be a daily carry piece. Thanks in advance.

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Mike Baugh · August 19, 1999, 03:35 AM

Burrhead , you can not hardchrome aluminum . You would have to electroless nickel it or a special coating like Robar , etc. Hope this helps , Mike...

August 19, 1999, 12:12 AM	#1
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	I have a S&W 638 that I like very much but I hate it's crappy coating . It's very soft and is coming off the backstap after less than a year of moderate use. I'd like to get the gun bright chromed. Is this a viable option for a stainless/alloy handgun? Is electroless nickle better? Who is a good vendor for this type of work? It will probably be a daily carry piece. Thanks in advance. ------------------ Join the NRA. [This message has been edited by burrhead (edited August 19, 1999).] [This message has been edited by burrhead (edited August 19, 1999).]

August 19, 1999, 03:35 AM	#2
Mike Baugh Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Indiana Posts: 405	Burrhead , you can not hardchrome aluminum . You would have to electroless nickel it or a special coating like Robar , etc. Hope this helps , Mike...