Nickle plating
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I'd like to know the same. Got a few revolvers that could use some loving.
DIY, maybe?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0xFlIQ9MhQ
I'll be giving this a try myself this summer... just to see how it turns out. It's always much more rewarding (and lighter on the wallet) when you can learn a new DIY skill... kind of like reloading!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0xFlIQ9MhQ
I'll be giving this a try myself this summer... just to see how it turns out. It's always much more rewarding (and lighter on the wallet) when you can learn a new DIY skill... kind of like reloading!
Plug N' Plate Nickel Kit
http://www.caswellcanada.ca/shop/plug-n-plate-nickel-kit.html
Plug N' Plate® is a new concept in plating small parts. Our unique power pack supplies just the right amount of power allowing you to brush, and in some situations, dip plate your smaller components.
The Plug N' Plate® system will also allow you to patch repair areas where the original plating has worn away.
Plug N' Plate® is ideal for vintage vehicle restorers, antique collectors and dealers, and small workshops doing prototype work.
What could be simpler? The Plug N' Plate® wand is attached to the red plug on the Power Pack, and the alligator clip is attached to the work-piece. The end of the wand is covered in an absorbent bandage, which is soaked in the plating solution for a few seconds.
By simply stroking the part with swift brush strokes, the circuit is closed and the plating metal bearing solution goes to work, depositing its beautiful layer onto the object.
Plug N' Plate® is perfect for gold plating car emblems. Simply strip the chrome off with Chrome Stripper, then apply the gold. Full instructions are included.
Plug N' Plate® may be applied onto most metals. To see which kit plates onto which metal, read our instruction booklet. To plate onto Stainless Steel, use our Stainless Steel Activator first, with a stainless wand and 4.5V power pack. When gold plating onto stainless, apply our Stainless Steel Activator For Gold with a stainless wand and 4.5V power pack, then you may gold plate directly onto the stainless part.
We do not recommend plating aluminum directly with our Plug N' Plate® kits. Use our Flash Copper Kit with zincate primer first, then you may Plug N' Plate® onto the copper.
* - Manufacturer Direct Pricing. Plug N' Plate® is a registered trademark of Caswell Inc.
NICKEL PLATING KIT
Plates a solid layer of nickel onto steel, iron, and all copper based alloys. Buffs to a beautiful rich shine. 1 x Plug N' Plate® Power Supply
1 x 8oz Nickel Solution
1 x SS Brush Plating Wand
1 x Wand Bandage
1 x Instruction Booklet
Free Technical Support
8oz Kit
Details
SKU PNPNK28
Price: CA$40.00
http://www.caswellcanada.ca/shop/plug-n-plate-nickel-kit.html
Plug N' Plate® is a new concept in plating small parts. Our unique power pack supplies just the right amount of power allowing you to brush, and in some situations, dip plate your smaller components.
The Plug N' Plate® system will also allow you to patch repair areas where the original plating has worn away.
Plug N' Plate® is ideal for vintage vehicle restorers, antique collectors and dealers, and small workshops doing prototype work.
What could be simpler? The Plug N' Plate® wand is attached to the red plug on the Power Pack, and the alligator clip is attached to the work-piece. The end of the wand is covered in an absorbent bandage, which is soaked in the plating solution for a few seconds.
By simply stroking the part with swift brush strokes, the circuit is closed and the plating metal bearing solution goes to work, depositing its beautiful layer onto the object.
Plug N' Plate® is perfect for gold plating car emblems. Simply strip the chrome off with Chrome Stripper, then apply the gold. Full instructions are included.
Plug N' Plate® may be applied onto most metals. To see which kit plates onto which metal, read our instruction booklet. To plate onto Stainless Steel, use our Stainless Steel Activator first, with a stainless wand and 4.5V power pack. When gold plating onto stainless, apply our Stainless Steel Activator For Gold with a stainless wand and 4.5V power pack, then you may gold plate directly onto the stainless part.
We do not recommend plating aluminum directly with our Plug N' Plate® kits. Use our Flash Copper Kit with zincate primer first, then you may Plug N' Plate® onto the copper.
* - Manufacturer Direct Pricing. Plug N' Plate® is a registered trademark of Caswell Inc.
NICKEL PLATING KIT
Plates a solid layer of nickel onto steel, iron, and all copper based alloys. Buffs to a beautiful rich shine. 1 x Plug N' Plate® Power Supply
1 x 8oz Nickel Solution
1 x SS Brush Plating Wand
1 x Wand Bandage
1 x Instruction Booklet
Free Technical Support
8oz Kit
Details
SKU PNPNK28
Price: CA$40.00
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That is awesome, thanks, I will be purchasing this kit soon. Its gunna make my life alot easier and save me alota coin.
I have the Plug 'n Plate kit and it does some pretty average stuff. First, "Nickel is not Nickel" -- there are different shades. You'll find that out with the first "spot fix" you try. Polish the piece first, and I mean REALLY polish the part you're going to plate! Degrease, and then degrease again. Same as any other metal finish. Finally, be prepared to be underwhelmed. You may need to make many, many passes to get a half-decent finish. Polish carefully and degrease again between coats. I got this cruddy yellow/green crust that needed to be polished away, and you have to be careful not to take the microscopically thin layer of nickel that you have painstakingly applied off with along with the (sulfur?) crud coat. I got a spare bottle of the solution right away and you'll probably need one if you plan to do anything beyond pin prick nickel plate loss.
My 2 cents worth (neither of them nickel plated, that is a good video).
My 2 cents worth (neither of them nickel plated, that is a good video).
