Copy cad questions

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I have two questions regarding the copy cad system.
1) From day one, the plating solution is a clear yellow until I agitate it. It’s like the A and B parts didn’t mix well. Should I use coffee filters to filter the solution?
2) Everything I have plated looks good except for a slight yellow color. I have added the brightener when I made up the first batch and once again after a few plating sessions. I can polish the parts lighly with a polishing pad on a Dremel. Could it still need more brightner? Thanks for any help.

[FASTLIKEJUDY]

Greetings erdeshales.
1. The honey color is normal. Is there sediment in the bottom of the bucket? Are you using your heater? For what it is worth, I filter my solution after every day of plating (about 10 strings).
2. What type of finish are you looking for? I prefer the shiny, chrome-like finish, so I use both brightener and a post plating chromate dip. I plate my hardware for 30 minutes, rotating the string at 15 minutes. I recommend a chromate dip because it improves corrosion protection.
I hope this response helps.
KRR

[sdmccabe]

Greetings erdeshales.
1. The honey color is normal. Is there sediment in the bottom of the bucket? Are you using your heater? For what it is worth, I filter my solution after every day of plating (about 10 strings).
2. What type of finish are you looking for? I prefer the shiny, chrome-like finish, so I use both brightener and a post plating chromate dip. I plate my hardware for 30 minutes, rotating the string at 15 minutes. I recommend a chromate dip because it improves corrosion protection.
I hope this response helps.
KRR

KRR I’d also like additional durability and bright like chrome finish. Seems like yellow and blue chromate will dull that finish. Is there a a clear chromate? Steve

[FASTLIKEJUDY]

Greetings, Concerning brightness; I only have experience with the plating brightener combined with the blue chromate post plate dip. This combination provides the chrome-like brightness and increased protection. I have Triumph motorcycles with plating that is relatively bright after 8 years. Hope this helps. KRR