So I finally have my zinc plate down and the zinc looks fantastic. Very bright... love the way that looks.
BUT... when I go to use the chromate it doesn't do anything.
I finish zinc plating. Brush with a little steel wool very lightly to just take off some of the gray. Rinse...
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Been researching in circles.....after sand blasting I am looking for a spray/mist on pretreatment that will halt oxidation without the need for further washing on steel/iron prior to zinc powder and powder coating. I have found Bonderite/Henkel 1201 for aluminum. I think Picklex is way over priced and...06-10-2021, 12:02 PM
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