Re: wax
Most car waxes are ok, there are some specific metal waxes, but these can be pricey. I use Mr sheen as it is cheap and works fine providing the plating was fine.
You will find that with time the copy chrome will get better once you have your techniques all sussed out. Once you have your setup giving a bright mirror finish from the tank the "staining" will not occour. I have found that if the part comes out with any hazing at all, no amount of polishing will prevent it from tarnishing/staining with any water contact. The minute my parts start to show signs of hazing as they dry (usually starts in low crevices), I heat my solution to about 180F-190F and filter it through a carbon/charcoal filter to remove all detergents, brighteners and peroxide build up. I then put in new brightener and plate a corogated test piece which pretty much always comes out perfect.
Cheers
Mark
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