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Plating my henry

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#1 ·
So I've had my Henry for several years. It's suffered a few dinggs in the receiver coating so I stripped it and the barrel band. I had hoped that would have been ok but the finish seems to be oxidizing and no surface treatment works.

I'm thinking of getting it plated. Nickle? Brass? Anything else? Would anadizing it work? What would the cost be?

Thank you
 
#3 ·
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For a chrome-like finish, polish the receiver cover to a glassy shine, then cover it with a glossy clear coat.

For a faux case-color finish, polish the receiver cover, then daub it with a cold blue.

You can make multiple tries at achieving the case color finish via re-polishing the receiver cover with silver polish, and trying again until you get a finish that appeals to you.


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#5 ·
Hey guys. Thanks for replies! The recievere a zinc alloy? Aluminum?

Will the metal absorb the cold blue AND prevent the oxidation?
 
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