I'm experimenting now with Caswell's zinc plating(copy cad) kit. I
also bought their yellow chromate solution. My first attempts were a
little dull, but I think I was using too much amperage for the size
pieces. I kind of feel like I'm back in the chemistry lab in college,
with all the tanks and heaters and pumps going, buts its fun. Most of
my plating was done professionally, but I have a few small engine pieces
that I forgot to do. I think the secret is in the preparation. The
better you polish the piece before plating, the nicer it comes out.
John Mitchell 76 TR6
Randall wrote:
>> Brooks brings to light a good question, can the list provide
>> the names of
>> reputable and reasonable chrome re-platers they have used?
>>
>
> Well, as long as we're at it, has anyone done their own ?
>
> Either with one of the Caswell kits
> http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/triple.htm
> or with the old, toxic (and probably illegal) methods.
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