How big a part?
I want to nickel plate the steel receiver of a double barrel shotgun that has been in the family for over 75 years. I'm not trying to renew the finish or remove imperfections. I just want to improve the corrosion resistance because it's rarely used anymore. The original finish on the receiver, if it ever had any, is long gone. It's just bare shiny metal on the areas that get touched a lot. Dull on the others. The gun is probably not worth more than 200 dollars but it holds many memories.
My question is: I want to try the nickel Plug-N-Plate kit. Do you think I could use the dip method? Or should I just stay with the brush stroke technique? I do not intend to buff it out because I'm hoping it will more or less duplicate the existing surface but not require constant upkeep and oiling. If I take it out and it rains, it's a pain. I have re-blued the barrels.
Any thoughts?
Thanks / Charlie
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