FastGold vs. Regular gold
My experience is that both solutions work. However, here are some thoughts:
The tank plating kit requires the temperature be held to 140F very closely. You'll find this to be completely impractical as a brush plating solution, unless you can keep both the part to be plated and the solution at this temperature. As a tank plating solution it's not bad, but I prefer the FastGold.
The FastGold has more gold content, so it lasts longer. It also works well at room temperature which makes it more practical for brush plating and touch-up.
I also recommend the Fast Gold. I have obtained good results with it every time.
I've moved away from tank plating with gold, since the cost of the material is so high. For the size parts I do, I'd need 2 gallon systems and this would cost me dearly.
Ken
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