Re: How big a part?
It's only the receiver, not the barrels. The receiver (maybe not the right terminology for a double) is the part that has the trigger, firing pins and springs. It weighs maybe 2 pounds, is 4 inches long not including a tang which does not need plated, 2.5 or so wide, and 2 deep. My plan was to mask all but the exterior surfaces. As close as I can estimate, the total area not masked would be 9-10 square inches at most.
If the dip method is too iffy, I could try the brush technique. I'm just not sure if it's applicable for a big smooth part like this. I don't intend to buff or polish but I was concerned that it might wind up with very apparent streaking and uneven plating unless I dipped it.
Thanks again
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