Mdarr:
If I could add a bit here......
I usually plate chrome anywhere from 3-4 min. That way if I have any grey areas I can use a real light buff to take them off and not buff through to the nickel.
With copper and nickel it is ok to jiggle the part. But in the chrome....you dont want to do that. Current interuptions will mess it up.
Make sure you have heavy wire holding the part and a solid connection where the wire meets the part. Dont "hang" your parts in the chrome.
Are you using the alkaline degreaser that came with your kit? That would be the last step.....rinse and then plate.
Remember......
Degrease
rinse
acid dip
rinse
alkaline clean (with or without electicity)
rinse
PLATE!
Dont let your part dry off inbetween the cleaning.
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