Thread: Zinc or not?
View Single Post
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 01-14-2004, 01:06 PM
48Buick 48Buick is offline
Amateur Metal Finisher
  
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 84
48Buick
Default
Actually, the best way to find out if its steel is use a magnet.
Zinc will show a reaction with just about any kind of acid, including vinager.
Steel is safe to nickel plate after proper cleaning and activating.
48BUICK
Reply With Quote