DeTomaso Mailing List: January 98, Message #177
     



From: 	"Melton, Charles P" <charles.p.melton@lmco.com>

Subject: RE: Blacked-out chrome

Date: 	Tue, 6 Jan 1998 14:17:16 +0000





	> HI !

	> I went to a weapenry workshop (Swedish army) with a few parts

	> and they put them in to a bath and they got a black chrome

finish.

	> You can also try to get in touch with some workshop who

handles with

	> guns... and restore those. The surface which are on a barrel

would

	> be ok I think.

	> Anders





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There are many "finishes" now available for weapons.  However "blueing"

is still very common.  However, it is not permanent.  It is sensitive to

chemicals.

It also wears off easily (like in and out of a holster).  There are many

companies

in the US that offer other coatings.  Generally much stronger than the

'old method'.



The cost might likely exclude this avenue...Treatments for guns need to

be harder,

and handle heat.  Thus you pay for this.  Do you need this on a door

handle ?



Perhaps.  Do you need it on all trim....unlikely.



Chuck

#4580 (and a gun hobbiest)