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Old December 28, 2020, 05:15 PM   #1
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Help with a nickel plated firearm

Being my first Revolver in nickel plate what do i need to do with cleaning and what not to do .

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Old December 28, 2020, 05:43 PM   #2
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Well...one thing for sure, don't use a Scotch-Bright pad on it, for it will scratch the snot out of it. Myself, I use oil soaked (0000) steel wool on the tough spots then wipe it down with an oil rag.
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Old December 28, 2020, 08:17 PM   #3
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Stay away from any cleaning solvent that has any ammonia in it, it can damage the nickel plate.
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Old December 28, 2020, 10:40 PM   #4
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I use mpro7 or hoppes elite biodegradable cleaner.
Non toxic and won't harm the finish.
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Old December 29, 2020, 12:30 AM   #5
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0000 steel wool will scratch nickel plating.

Ammonia won't hurt nickel, used properly. If you use a bore cleaner containing ammonia, don't soak the gun in it. Use it in the bore and wipe any excess off of the gun.

Just use a light oil to wipe the outside of the gun down.

Don't use any of the lead remover cloths on the outside of the gun.
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Old January 2, 2021, 07:10 PM   #6
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Thanks I have no idea but will try .
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Old January 2, 2021, 09:53 PM   #7
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I only use oily rags to wipe down my nickel plated guns. It gets most of the dirty markings from firing cleaned up. Once in a blue moon a brass brush in the bore.
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