Category: Refinishing Kits

It's been two years since I first started electroless nickel plating firearms, and I figured it was time for a two-year followup. The original post is located here. Although I posted that in October of 2009, I started using the kit in July of that year. I am very pleased with the results. If you are familiar with the process, you may find the first few minutes of the video boring. If you aren't, it's a general description of the electroless nickel plating kit, which might be as good of… Read More

I've received a fair number of requests for a tutorial or explanation as to how I painted the rifle you see at the top of this page. I have to say, I'm a little surprised, but thankful. I'm no artist - I used Krylon. Why Krylon? Well, it's easy to do. You can paint a rifle in 15 minutes or less. You can also remove it fairly easily with common chemicals and a brush if you get tired of a brown or green rifle. You can paint over it if… Read More

You might be surprised to learn that, while living in Southern Arizona, I sweat a little bit in the summer. I've had problems with many carry guns rusting. At first, I thought it was just inadequate finishes. My Kimber 1911 with its blued finish quickly rusted in a leather holster, and even a switch to a kydex holster didn't help. I bought stainless firearms - Sigs, Kimbers, and Smith & Wesson revolvers. They developed rust as well. I even had a Smith & Wesson M&P - stainless steel with a… Read More