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plating
Plating is a surface covering in which a metal is deposited on a conductive surface. Plating has been done for hundreds of years; it is also critical for modern technology. Plating is used to decorate objects, for corrosion inhibition, to improve solderability, to harden, to improve wearability, to reduce friction, to improve paint adhesion, to alter conductivity, to improve IR reflectivity, for radiation shielding, and for other purposes. Jewelry typically uses plating to give a silver or gold finish. Thin-film deposition has plated objects as small as an atom, therefore plating finds uses in nanotechnology.
There are several plating methods, and many variations. In one method, a solid surface is covered with a metal sheet, and then heat and pressure are applied to fuse them (a version of this is Sheffield plate). Other plating techniques include electroplating, vapor deposition under vacuum and sputter deposition. Recently, plating often refers to using liquids. Metallizing refers to coating metal on non-metallic objects.
I have a Raven MP-25 that I want to get completely covered in a shiny gold finish because the thought of it is so absurd it makes me laugh.
I've never been into any finishes besides wood and blued or black metal, so I've been reading up on different options including gold cerakote, TiN, gold...
LOL, so this gold plating, tell me.
It's purty on the right gun in the right places.
But does it last? NO
What about durability and serviceability? Display only. Not worth the investment.
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I just picked up a Smith and Wesson Model 41 that is in Really REALLY BAD Shape. Does anyone know of any one who does the Electroless Nickel Plateing? Thanks a bunch. I am looking to get this done and would like someone who has had something already done.:):):)
I'd like to find someone who is...