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03 May 2005, 06:13
30 Caliber Mag Fan
What to do with some Chrome Plated Scope Bases?
Friends-

I have some chome plated Leupold QR scope bases that I have as a hold over from a former project. I may go ahead and use them on a rifle of mine; the problem I have with them is that they are a bit too shiny. I want a more satin or even a matte finish. Better yet if they looked liked they are French Greyed; I would be totally happy.

Is there a quick and inexpensive solution to my problem and if so, I would love to hear your feedback?

Thanks in advance.


May the wind be in your face and the sun at your back.

P. Mark Stark
03 May 2005, 06:38
fla3006
Why not have them bead blasted and replated with electroless nickel?


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03 May 2005, 06:47
Rick 0311
quote:
Originally posted by 30 Caliber Mag Fan:
Friends-

I have some chome plated Leupold QR scope bases that I have as a hold over from a former project. I may go ahead and use them on a rifle of mine; the problem I have with them is that they are a bit too shiny. I want a more satin or even a matte finish. Better yet if they looked liked they are French Greyed; I would be totally happy.

Is there a quick and inexpensive solution to my problem and if so, I would love to hear your feedback?

Thanks in advance.


Mark,

Are they chrome plated or nickel plated? If they are nickel plated Brownells sells a two part stripping solution for less than $40.00. Other than that, look in the yellow pages for a metal refinishing business in your area.
03 May 2005, 07:03
stdon
Why don't you just paint them?

Don
03 May 2005, 07:13
Rick 0311
quote:
Originally posted by stdon:
Why don't you just paint them?

Don


Don,

Thank God you didn’t say with BBQ paint! Smiler

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03 May 2005, 09:25
ElCaballero
They might look good on a Weatherby.


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03 May 2005, 09:46
Old Elk Hunter
Since the bases don't cost much I can't see putting much effort into refinishing them. Sell them to someone who likes shiney stainless steel guns and then buy new ones in the finish you want.


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03 May 2005, 19:26
Rick 0311
Mark,

What Old Elk Hunter said is true...and you might do a search on here because there was a guy a few weeks ago on the optics forum (I think) looking for a chrome plated scope. I don’t recall if he said what kind of rifle it was going on.
03 May 2005, 19:34
GeorgeS
Spray them with Easy-Off oven cleaner. That ought to take the shine off (test a small area first).

George


03 May 2005, 19:41
p dog shooter
Put them in the classifis and sell them to someone who needs them more then you. Then take the money and buy what you want.
04 May 2005, 00:06
30 Caliber Mag Fan
Friends-

Thank you for your answers. I lean the direction of Rick0311 and OldElkHunter; I had these for sale on the board last week and have them on E-bay this week, so by all means I wish someone would take these off of my hands, see link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=73952&item=7152945458&rd=1

These are for a Winchester (USRA) Classic Model 70; Stainless of course, with .330 inch rear hole spacing.

George, I am tempted to try oven cleaner.

Thanks all.


May the wind be in your face and the sun at your back.

P. Mark Stark
04 May 2005, 01:55
jeffeosso
Mark,
i aint the brightest blub in the box, but i would through them in my tumbler with walnut media....


jeffe


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