Future plating amatuer here.
I want to plate some brass, but before I take the plunge and looking for general direction pointing and I'll do all the reading from there.
First I need to know what's the best method of removing paint from brass with little to no manual work? And is there a kit?
Second, what steps are needed to cleaning the brass prior to using the Electroless Krome kit? I've read in some places that unclean metals can ruin or have unpredictable outcomes when plating. And is there a kit?
Third, I read that when submersing the object in the plating solution you should use certain metal hooks/rods to submerge the object. If true, do you sell these dipping rods?
Next up will the plating manual tell me how much thickness is added during plating?
Another Q: Does the manual go into how you increase and decrease the brightness of the plating. I don't have the funds for the Triple Chroming Kit, but I would like to get close as possible under budget.
Finally. Once plated is there a need for a final sealent coat?
Actually, one last Q: When I'm done with a solution, what are the proper disposal steps? Do you neutralize the solution with other chemicals or find a city chemical depot?
I want to plate some brass, but before I take the plunge and looking for general direction pointing and I'll do all the reading from there.
First I need to know what's the best method of removing paint from brass with little to no manual work? And is there a kit?
Second, what steps are needed to cleaning the brass prior to using the Electroless Krome kit? I've read in some places that unclean metals can ruin or have unpredictable outcomes when plating. And is there a kit?
Third, I read that when submersing the object in the plating solution you should use certain metal hooks/rods to submerge the object. If true, do you sell these dipping rods?
Next up will the plating manual tell me how much thickness is added during plating?
Another Q: Does the manual go into how you increase and decrease the brightness of the plating. I don't have the funds for the Triple Chroming Kit, but I would like to get close as possible under budget.
Finally. Once plated is there a need for a final sealent coat?
Actually, one last Q: When I'm done with a solution, what are the proper disposal steps? Do you neutralize the solution with other chemicals or find a city chemical depot?
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