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Old 11-07-2006, 07:29 PM
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New to plating, only done maybe a dozen parts. But I have a question about Flash Copper strike coats. On steel parts, I have better results using Nickel as a strike coat instead of Flash Copper. So the question, why use Flash Copper ? What am I missing? Is it just cheaper to use the Flash Copper?
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Geez, more than 26 "looks" and not a single response?

While I'm here, would a mixer prop work as well, or better than aeration?
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You can plate steel directly with nickel. There is no need to use Flash Copper unless you have a pitted part that needs filling.
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Regular aeration is fine dont re-invent the wheel concentrate on issues like proper cleaning

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