plating over Copy Chrome

[tewbert New User Find all posts View Profile Close tewbert]

Let me start with saying thanks for all of the valuable info on this forum. It has helped me a great deal. My ?? is can I replate copy chrome over copy chrome or does it need to be stripped? I have some small parts that I buffed a bit to much from and need to replate. I get the dull grey coat as well and plan on trying the technique mentioned here.

[jimcarry Experienced Metal Finisher Find all posts View Profile Close jimcarry]

Re: plating over Copy Chrome

Really it is best just to start over .
let me know if i can be any help

[tewbert New User Find all posts View Profile Close tewbert]

Re: plating over Copy Chrome

Jim is there a pickle I can use to remove just the Copy Chrome and not the copper beneath or just throw it in the blast cabinet and strip it off?

[cbrooks New User Find all posts View Profile Close cbrooks]

Re: plating over Copy Chrome

If there are no defects in the plating that you are referring to then you can use the pickle #3 (one part of water, two parts battery acid allow to cool the add one more part of battery acid) immerse for 15-30 seconds, rinse then plate with the copy chrome.