Fast gold leaves dull finish - Plating Powder Coating Buffing Anodizing

SGL1 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-16-2007, 09:55 PM

I used Fast Gold for the first time today. The emblem was in good condition and I believe I properly removed all chrome. The finish on the piece is a dull gold, almost like its been spray painted.

Has anyone had this problem and what do you think could be the culprit. Never had this occur with cyanide based gold.

SGL1 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 04:57 PM

Managed to bring the shine of the gold out by polishing it with some silver polish. Still curious as to why this is needed though.

SGL1 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 12:52 PM

Finally took some pics to describe the problem. I put them in series to show how even as I lower the voltage I still get the same problem. The gold just takes longer to apply as I lower the voltage:

SGL1 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 01:17 PM

SGL1 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 01:18 PM

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