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7th September 2008, 01:55 PM
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Chromed Barung
got an old barung that, of all things, someone decide to chrome. at first i thought it was just taken cared of and maintained all these years. well, it was chromed
 i would like to remove the chrome; the question is, how? i thought about elctrolysis process but with that, i have to use muriatic acid, which i'm afraid it will ruin the blade. anyone has any suggestion? |
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7th September 2008, 05:04 PM
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use muratic just have a pot of water nearby and do not leave it to long in the muratic . wear a mask when working with the acid
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8th September 2008, 12:58 AM
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thanks ward.
any suggestion on the muriatic/water ratio? and how long should i leave it in? |
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8th September 2008, 02:52 AM
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Shame about the chrome, I know they used to do this in the early and mid 20c as a way of preservation. They even did this to US Civil War blades.
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8th September 2008, 03:26 AM
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If you are really lucky when they chromed the blade it was done in triple chrome: copper, nickel and then chrome. The copper will help protect the blade from the acid when you remove the chrome plating.
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8th September 2008, 04:04 AM
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if you are buying muratic that is used to clean pools use it undiluted. Leave it in to the count of a slow 10 dip it in water bring some x-fine steel wool across it rinse and shake excess water off and dip it again. keep repeating untill it is done. If you find it is not removeing change to the count of 20. watch muratic it is dangerous to work with and if you get the fumes in your lungs you can end up in hospital. Basically it is just dulitued sulperic and does not store well it weakens quickly especially with temperature changes use the left over to clean concrete do not dump it down drain
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8th September 2008, 05:25 PM
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[QUOTE=Spunjer]got an old barung that, of all things, someone decide to chrome. at first i thought it was just taken cared of and maintained all these years. well, it was chromed
QUOTE]LOL! I too have been fooled by the same. Here I was thinking about a previous owner, being so overzealous polishing a barung blade to a mirror like finish. Then I saw pittings, with resemblance to my mother's VW bug bumper. I too would like the chrome removed, but in fear of ruining the blade. Ho brah, If you decide to do it, show the results. Check out the shine on this one. |
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8th September 2008, 09:11 PM
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8th September 2008, 10:04 PM
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9th September 2008, 12:23 AM
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Kino, that is a really nice puppy.
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12th September 2008, 06:37 AM
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Batarra, The hilt is a simple carve, nothing really fancy. The wood is gorgeous, combine the 2, and I find a hidden beauty.
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12th September 2008, 07:06 AM
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I CALL FIRST DIBS ON KINO'S COLLECTION!
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