zink/nickle plating

jonela · 16-10-2015, 20:12

I am thinking of having a go at doing some Zink and Nickle plating,there are a lot of vids on youtube and it doesn't seem so hard to do ideal for bits from the bike etc. has any one else ever trye'd it ?

solarman216 · 16-10-2015, 20:25

did some copper plating years ago but could not be bothered with with the faffing about, but yes should be fairly straight forward except for the cleaning before plating, serious chemicals involved, Rick

rustic · 16-10-2015, 21:15

Whether it looks easy or not, electroplating uses some serious chemicals, so wear suitable eye protection, plenty of ventilation, and avoid breathing the fumes. Avoid leaving things unattended as things can get hot quickly, hot things can ignite things too.
Take care storing chemicals, and ensure they are clearly labelled and out of the reach of children.
Good luck

solarman216 · 16-10-2015, 21:28

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Originally Posted by rustic

Whether it looks easy or not, electroplating uses some serious chemicals, so wear suitable eye protection, plenty of ventilation, and avoid breathing the fumes. Avoid leaving things unattended as things can get hot quickly, hot things can ignite things too.
Take care storing chemicals, and ensure they are clearly labelled and out of the reach of children.
Good luck

Good old uncle Rustic always on the ball for safety, but in this case very justified, potassium cyanide being one of the ones involved, Rick

firebobby · 17-10-2015, 10:19

I have seen it done on TV and some of the chemicals do look very nasty, good luck with the plating and give some pics to look at too....before and after, oh and during the process

16-10-2015, 20:12	#1
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	zink/nickle plating I am thinking of having a go at doing some Zink and Nickle plating,there are a lot of vids on youtube and it doesn't seem so hard to do ideal for bits from the bike etc. has any one else ever trye'd it ?

16-10-2015, 20:25	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	did some copper plating years ago but could not be bothered with with the faffing about, but yes should be fairly straight forward except for the cleaning before plating, serious chemicals involved, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-10-2015, 21:15	#3
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Whether it looks easy or not, electroplating uses some serious chemicals, so wear suitable eye protection, plenty of ventilation, and avoid breathing the fumes. Avoid leaving things unattended as things can get hot quickly, hot things can ignite things too. Take care storing chemicals, and ensure they are clearly labelled and out of the reach of children. Good luck __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

17-10-2015, 10:19	#5
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	I have seen it done on TV and some of the chemicals do look very nasty, good luck with the plating and give some pics to look at too....before and after, oh and during the process