[gsw3]

In my experience, when I have plated similar items (screwdrivers with clear plastic handles) rust will occur under the plastic just beyond the metal/plastic interface. In time, I am sure that the plating will start to fail at that interface.

These screwdrivers were new (they had un-plated shanks) so no, there was no previous rust on them or under the plastic.

Another thing to consider is would the plating soltion stain the older plastic surfaces (did not stain the new plastic screwdriver handles however).

Even if you could carefully seal the interface area to prevent the solutions from wicking under the plastic, you still would have a small ring of unplated area that would rust over time.


George W.