hard chrome removal in bucks pa

SRT · 08-19-2001, 11:20 AM

Who applies the best hard chrome finish on the market?

Anthony Lombardo · 08-19-2001, 11:36 AM

Metaloy :smile:

Shane1911 · 08-19-2001, 12:16 PM

Agreed.

Tom Freeman · 08-19-2001, 01:31 PM

Tripp research is great if you want a nice satin finish.

Tom
AF Shooting Team

benzh · 08-19-2001, 02:32 PM

TrippResearch.com HardChromed an STI for me and I am very pleased.

Howard

stanmog · 08-19-2001, 04:25 PM

I've had one each from metaloy and Trip.
The metaloy finish is flat (even on the sides of the slide which were polished) grey. Turn around time was about a month.
The Trip finish is more silver, and is shiney on the flats which were originally polished. Turn around was less than a week. In addition the sights were refinished with a black finish.
I think the Trip finish is more attractive, but it's probably a personal preference.

_________________
"Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force;never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." Churchill

[ This Message was edited by: stanmog on 2001-08-19 17:26 ]

BK · 08-19-2001, 11:16 PM

My only experiences have been with Bob Cogan and his bunch at Accurate Plating, and with Virgil Tripp. Both jobs were well done with Tripp's turnaround in less than a week.

Burt · 08-20-2001, 09:44 AM

Any of you ever try do it yourself nickle.
It doesnt sound too hard acording to the add
http://www.caswellplating.com/electroless.htm

[ This Message was edited by: Burt on 2001-08-20 10:46 ]

jm10mm · 08-21-2001, 06:40 AM

I just did my gun last friday at the local smiths. He had a like a 12 step process from Brownells. When we assembled the gun the first rack of the slide stripped the plating off the disconnector rail. I stoned it off the rail and it seems to be all right. Next time I'll send it to tripp or Metaloy. I think most smiths are sending theirs out to these guys.

Allan Yoast · 08-22-2001, 10:55 PM

Anyone have any contact info on Metaloy? I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!
Allan

Wade · 08-27-2001, 10:39 AM

Metaloy
3430 Highway 143 North
Berryville, Arkansas 72616
870-423-4225

Pistolero · 08-27-2001, 12:41 PM

My money is on Metalife "SS Chromium M". They do lots of Industrial stuff so it's usually best to call & request their separate firearms brochure.
Chuck Taylor has covered Metalife in detail in Gun Rag articles & in his book. "...demonstrates only 2 microns surface buildup......". Reportedly won't alter even a professional trigger job, etc.
http://www.metalifeind.com

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[ This Message was edited by: Pistolero on 2001-08-27 13:45 ]

Mannlicher · 08-27-2001, 08:15 PM

I have had several guns plated by Wizard's Custom shop in Ocala Florida. One, a Colt Commander was done about 5 years ago, and shot a lot. Not a bit of wear is appearant. The gun is matte on top, and brushed on the flats. Not a flaw anywhere. The Smith 25-5 he did two years ago is just as good.

DblTap · 08-29-2001, 09:07 PM

Checkmate (FL) does great hard chrome finishes. I've seen them in brushed and matte hues and both look very good.

p7newbie · 09-07-2001, 03:41 PM

I went with ford (I think he is the same guy from checkmate)....great job...great price, 130 bucks, great turnaround 11 days...Tripp is very good too but his finish is shinier and I like a dull matte..check out the pics of mine at

http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ubb/F ... 01104.html

SRT · 09-10-2001, 10:14 PM

Thanks for all the feedback on my hard chrome question. I took the advice of a forum member and sent my BHP frame to Ford's. Just received it back today and am more than pleased. The flats were polished and everything else was done in a matte finish. I don't have a digitial camera, so I can't post photos, but suffice it to say that the folks at Ford's are very nice and they do excellent work. The law enforcement price for the frame and small parts was a very reasonable $60. Turnaround was approximately 17 days. I would highly recommend this small, family owned plating company.

08-19-2001, 04:25 PM	#6
stanmog Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kimberly, ID Posts: 31	I've had one each from metaloy and Trip. The metaloy finish is flat (even on the sides of the slide which were polished) grey. Turn around time was about a month. The Trip finish is more silver, and is shiney on the flats which were originally polished. Turn around was less than a week. In addition the sights were refinished with a black finish. I think the Trip finish is more attractive, but it's probably a personal preference. _________________ "Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force;never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." Churchill <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: stanmog on 2001-08-19 17:26 ]</font>

08-20-2001, 09:44 AM	#8
Burt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3	Any of you ever try do it yourself nickle. It doesnt sound too hard acording to the add http://www.caswellplating.com/electroless.htm <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Burt on 2001-08-20 10:46 ]</font>

08-27-2001, 12:41 PM	#12
Pistolero Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Western NY Posts: 580	My money is on Metalife "SS Chromium M". They do lots of Industrial stuff so it's usually best to call & request their separate firearms brochure. Chuck Taylor has covered Metalife in detail in Gun Rag articles & in his book. "...demonstrates only 2 microns surface buildup......". Reportedly won't alter even a professional trigger job, etc. http://www.metalifeind.com _________________ "Speed is fine. Accuracy is final." CT <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Pistolero on 2001-08-27 13:45 ]</font>

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08-19-2001, 11:20 AM	#1
SRT Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Kansas, Land of OZ Posts: 92	Who applies the best hard chrome finish on the market?

08-19-2001, 11:36 AM	#2
Anthony Lombardo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 295	Metaloy :smile:

08-19-2001, 12:16 PM	#3
Shane1911 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,610	Agreed.

08-19-2001, 01:31 PM	#4
Tom Freeman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 581	Tripp research is great if you want a nice satin finish. Tom AF Shooting Team

08-19-2001, 02:32 PM	#5
benzh Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 45	TrippResearch.com HardChromed an STI for me and I am very pleased. Howard

08-19-2001, 11:16 PM	#7
BK Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mississippi Posts: 59	My only experiences have been with Bob Cogan and his bunch at Accurate Plating, and with Virgil Tripp. Both jobs were well done with Tripp's turnaround in less than a week.

08-21-2001, 06:40 AM	#9
jm10mm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The Republic of New Jersey Posts: 500	I just did my gun last friday at the local smiths. He had a like a 12 step process from Brownells. When we assembled the gun the first rack of the slide stripped the plating off the disconnector rail. I stoned it off the rail and it seems to be all right. Next time I'll send it to tripp or Metaloy. I think most smiths are sending theirs out to these guys.

08-22-2001, 10:55 PM	#10
Allan Yoast Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 98	Anyone have any contact info on Metaloy? I'd appreciate it. Thanks! Allan

08-27-2001, 10:39 AM	#11
Wade Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 30	Metaloy 3430 Highway 143 North Berryville, Arkansas 72616 870-423-4225

08-27-2001, 08:15 PM	#13
Mannlicher Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 79	I have had several guns plated by Wizard's Custom shop in Ocala Florida. One, a Colt Commander was done about 5 years ago, and shot a lot. Not a bit of wear is appearant. The gun is matte on top, and brushed on the flats. Not a flaw anywhere. The Smith 25-5 he did two years ago is just as good.

08-29-2001, 09:07 PM	#14
DblTap Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 156	Checkmate (FL) does great hard chrome finishes. I've seen them in brushed and matte hues and both look very good.

09-07-2001, 03:41 PM	#15
p7newbie Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 55	I went with ford (I think he is the same guy from checkmate)....great job...great price, 130 bucks, great turnaround 11 days...Tripp is very good too but his finish is shinier and I like a dull matte..check out the pics of mine at http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ubb/F ... 01104.html

09-10-2001, 10:14 PM	#16
SRT Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Kansas, Land of OZ Posts: 92	Thanks for all the feedback on my hard chrome question. I took the advice of a forum member and sent my BHP frame to Ford's. Just received it back today and am more than pleased. The flats were polished and everything else was done in a matte finish. I don't have a digitial camera, so I can't post photos, but suffice it to say that the folks at Ford's are very nice and they do excellent work. The law enforcement price for the frame and small parts was a very reasonable $60. Turnaround was approximately 17 days. I would highly recommend this small, family owned plating company.

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