Thread: How to plate Nickel over old Nickel when steel shows through
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Old 04-22-2005, 03:03 AM
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Default Copper plate first
Be sure you are using flash copper if you are plating directly onto steel.

Acid copper won't plate on steel.
You need to lay down a nickel strike coat first.

George W.
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