At home Nickel Plate

[Greenandy]

Has anyone tried to nickel plate a gun part or any metal part at home? is it as easy as the youtube videos show? All you need is nickel, white vinegar, and a DC power supply. I'm curious enough to try it a few parts.

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[Nosferatu]

Yep

 

[Greenandy]

How did it turn out? Like a "bubba" job, or was it shinny and durable?

 

[Nosferatu]

I don't do shine.

As with all surface finishes, you get out of it what you put into it. Clean your parts, then clean them again. When you're done with that, clean them again. Wear gloves. Pay attention to what your doing. Change your gloves, then clean your parts again.

Follow the directions closely. Do some sacrificial parts before the ones you want done right. Get the process down.