Hey all,
Can slide inners be replated if they have corrosion spots ???
Laurie.
Slide inners
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lauriet
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Vegasbound
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Re: Slide inners
Just have them replaced
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lauriet
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Re: Slide inners
We are kinda the "end of the earth" here in Australia, not so easy to get replacement parts.
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SwissTbone
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Re: Slide inners
It may be easier sourcing replacement parts than someone willing to replate them.
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BGuttman
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Re: Slide inners
Modern inner slides are plated with chromium. The process requires some VERY strict environmental controls and not many people do it. You may note how few automotive parts are chrome plated nowadays.
You may find that even in Oz, you can source replacement tubes. And it will be faster and cheaper than trying to find somebody to strip and replate the tubes.
You may find that even in Oz, you can source replacement tubes. And it will be faster and cheaper than trying to find somebody to strip and replate the tubes.
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CharlieB
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Re: Slide inners
Both the new tube option and the re-chrome option would include complete disassembly and rebuilding of the slide, and maybe a new leadpipe. Very expensive to do. Is the old slide worth it?
If not ,the chrome plating is not essential to good slide action. There were fast slides before the age of chrome technology.
Whether your "corrosion spots" are wear-through of the chrome or pimples of brass oxidation, any sharp edges can be eased with a diamond dressing tool (see below for an example). With a follow-up slide alignment done by a good tech, the slide can be just as fast as a fully chromed one. It just won't be as pretty.
https://www.rockler.com/diamond-hone-sh ... gLDM_D_BwE
If not ,the chrome plating is not essential to good slide action. There were fast slides before the age of chrome technology.
Whether your "corrosion spots" are wear-through of the chrome or pimples of brass oxidation, any sharp edges can be eased with a diamond dressing tool (see below for an example). With a follow-up slide alignment done by a good tech, the slide can be just as fast as a fully chromed one. It just won't be as pretty.
https://www.rockler.com/diamond-hone-sh ... gLDM_D_BwE