Re: Copy Cad still coming out dull grey
Geoff,
The polishing of the parts changes how the light is reflected from the part. Think along the lines of the electroplate being like paint. If you use a gloss paint on a rough part, it is still glossy, it just doesn't reflect light like a smooth part does. Same goes for plating.
If plated properly, the plate will be the same "color" no matter the substrate texture. If you want the fastener, bracket, etc. to "Pop" then you will need to polish the surface smooth first.
One VERY important thing to remember is that when you media blast your parts, you significantly increase the surface area. The 0.14 won't even come close. You will need to dial it in to get what you want. The acid properties in the Chromate is what is giving you some shine right now.
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