2nd attempt at copper flash plating

[Zak41102]

I think my second attempt (circled in red) looks a lot better than my first attempt right? I still think it’s smudgy/cloudy looking in some areas. What would I be missing to get a good plating so I can move it on to the next step of electro nickel plating?

the steps I took on this piece:...

[mcaswell]

https://youtu.be/rAT60dH9G1w

[Baloo681]

Hi hope somebody could help.any tips on final compound removal always hard issues...

[TerryGafron]

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[RDF1992]

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[Zak41102]

This was my first attempt at the first step in my plating process. the copper flash plating looks to be burnt on the edges for some reason. did I do something wrong somewhere? The pic is of an identical piece (zinc ) that I haven’t plated yet and then the copper one straight from the bath not wiped...

[Blubarb]

I have a question that I am hoping that one of the members here might be able to answer. I have a small plate of black coated military grade aluminium that I actually want to fade to create a watch dial.
I have had some minimal success with Glitz Bleach (NaCIO plus NaOH 42g/l and 5g/l) but the...