Electroless Nickel at home.

**wargasm** · 07-20-09, 02:07

Now I got to see how my Kimber Custom II would look in that finish! Cool!

**The Dumb Gun Collector** · 07-20-09, 07:20

Excellent post.

**Rinspeed** · 07-20-09, 07:59

Very cool, looks just fine to me.

**DrMark** · 07-20-09, 08:59

Very interesting thread.

Thanks for sharing.

**Avenger29** · 07-20-09, 10:11

That's pretty damn cool. If you've got kids, you've also got a bitchin' turnkey science project for the next science fair

**tex45acp** · 07-20-09, 10:45

Fantastic Job!!!!

Would it be possible to post some pictures of the other side, top & bottom of the gun as well?? I have a Rock Island Armory Tactical that I would like to do that to!!

Thanks
tex45acp

**MisterWilson** · 07-20-09, 15:26

Can you do that to my Glock?

**87GN** · 07-20-09, 16:38

I redid the Custom II. Wasn't happy with a few spots. Preparation is key with this process - I switched to an industrial degreaser found at Home Depot in concentrate, and carefully monitored the temperature (it needs to be between 185-195 F) via a thermometer from Safeway. If anyone plans on doing this themselves, I'd strongly recommend that you use these two things.

I think it turned out pretty well...

**MisterWilson** · 07-20-09, 16:46

What's with the chingaderra on the front of the slide?

**87GN** · 07-20-09, 16:48

Got a little aggressive removing the old finish. That's in the metal, not the finish. Like I said, it kinda highlights any imperfections...

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