I am a drum builder and I have a situation where I cannot get the parts I need in Brass (anymore). After browsing the site, I realized I am NOT the only onw in this world with the problem of having small parts, small production, and professional platers will not do it unless they charge a minimum fee....
So I figure I'll find a DIY site.....
So here I am.
The parts I have a polished chrome (See Below). To give you an idea of scale, they are 10" long
So far, I have learned that in order to coat these, I have to remove the chrome with hydrocloric acid; But how?
What kit would be ideal if I were just going to do 8 of these?
The plug N' plate kit looks ideal, I dont want to be a jerk and not buy their product, but I have a half million of wall-wart power supplies at home that I have saved from every piece of electronic gear I have ever had (ya know, in case I NEED them someday.)
Can I just get the wand and a 4oz kit and be done? (I also have about 3 dozen aligator clips at home that I bought because I needed 6 for another project. Instead of paying $2.00 each at radio Shack, I spend $15 on 4 dozen!)
The goal here is to do a "Test" run to see if I want to do this myself, if I like the results, or if I should just do a large quantity at the plating shop.
This is just a test - an experiment - so I would like to do this as cheap as I possibly can without resorting to Krylon brass spray paint!
Anyway, thanks in advance and any help at all is appreciated!