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Nickel Replating
Hello again everyone!
I have just ordered a nickel plating kit. It was not one of the more expensive ones ($1000+), so Im not expecting professional results. But I have a few things that really need to be replated, if you remember my older thread, I have an Oliver 9 that has a number scale in desperate need of it, as well as some plated key top rings on my Underwood.
It should be here on Saturday or Monday. I will show a picture of before, and after.
Ill let you guys know how it comes out, and ill keep you updated!
I can't wait 
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Re: Nickel Replating
I for one will be interested in the results. I too have parts in need, so will be good to hear how it turned out for you.
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beak.
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Re: Nickel Replating
I just took off a scale guide piece off my Oliver. I think I might test that first. Its all rust and peeling plate.
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Re: Nickel Replating
Before: 
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Re: Nickel Replating
I got it, and I have stripped the guide.. Now I am making a batch of copper acetate, so I can go over it with copper first...
I tested the kit on a small piece of copper.
IT WORKS!
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Re: Nickel Replating
No, it didn't come out really shiny, because it was my first time and I messed up something, but it came out a heck of a lot better than it was.
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Re: Nickel Replating
Well yours didn't look too bad before when compared to mine... But it sure does look a a lot more clean than before. Keep up the good work!
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Re: Nickel Replating
Im looking into getting a more professional kit, so if I get it and it works (It should) I will be offering plating services.
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