Polishing before Plug N Plating

[Great_Scott]

If I use a metal polish with silicone protectants as the last polishing stage prior to Plug N Plate Copy Chroming will it have any effect on the plating process and if so, would cleaning the polished part with laquer thinner be the appropriate last step before plating?

[mcaswell]

Re: Polishing before Plug N Plating

Yes, it would probably prevent the plate from adhering to the part.

Lacquer thinner/degreaser should remove the layer.

You should always degrease before plating to ensure that there are no traces of oil, especially things like fingerprints.

[Great_Scott]

Re: Polishing before Plug N Plating

That makes sense, thanks.