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Posted: 6/7/2024 12:10:14 PM EDT
Anyone know and recommend a refinishing shop that might tackle this?  Nothing to do with firearms, but I figured arfcom collectively knows all.

I’m looking to refinish a bunch of these airline seatbelt extenders (Seatbelt Extender).  They look like they’re currently a bright mirror cheap nickel finish - the same as on most car seatbelts.  No idea what’s beneath.   They don’t have to look perfect or even be all that durable, but I’m reusing them in a capacity where they just can’t be bright and shiny.  I suppose I could sand and rustoleum a bunch of them, but if it’s much faster doing it chemically and they’d hold up a little better, I’d consider sending them off.

Any advice or direction on anyone who might do a good job and be willing to refinish seatbelts - would be appreciated
.  Thank you!
Link Posted: 6/7/2024 12:45:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: m200maker] [#1]
You can hit them with some white or green scotch brite or have them bead blasted.
Link Posted: 6/7/2024 6:09:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By m200maker:
You can hit them with some white or green scotch brite or have them bead blasted.
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Bead blasting would be my vote
Link Posted: 7/12/2024 2:30:18 PM EDT
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The shiny nickel is electroplated nickel.  Electroless nickel has a more matte appearance, and is harder (48 to 52 HRC, as-plated).
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