Want to electroplate Nickel on used blued handgun

[CReno]

What prep is required?

Remove blueing then polish or vice versa?

How do I remove all traces of gunpowder residue and lead?

Do I need to plug barrel so it doesn't get nickeled?

What sort of plug if yes?

Do I need flash copper or can I plat directly over steel?

Does flash copper get buffed? If no, would Nickel be dull due to unbuffed copper?

[mcaswell]

Muriatic acid to remove the bluing.

The polish and degrease.

Then nickel plate.

You CAN plug the barrel, but it shouldn't plate inside because the anodes won't throw inside a barrel. See our tutorial on lines of force on our web site.

You can use a plastic plug, or a cork.