pnp brass kit

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I tried to brass plate a new penny which I cleaned with alcohol. The penny turned a dull nickel color. I then tried a knife blade and nothing happened. What am I doing wrong?

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Re: pnp brass kit

Pennies are mostly zinc. Your knife is probably stainless steel. Both of these metals are problematic to electroplate.

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