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Old 07-02-2016, 05:35 PM
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Can an alloy, lightweight frame be successfully re-blued or coated in some way? I'm not concerned about collectability afterwards.
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Yes. I know CCR and Robar offer options for refinishing alloy frames. There may be others.
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So does S&W...did a very nice job on my CS9 a few years back at an ok price
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Alloy frames can be bead blasted and anodized again. Cerakoat is a very popular option especially if you want the refinish job done locally.
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You can nickel plate alloys I think, but not hard chrome plate them.
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