you need to polish the metal a bit first. the surface after
plating will only be
as smooth (reflective) as the base material is smooth.
Once plated you need to polish it a bit.
If it's dark to median gray, you've got the electrode too
close
to the work piece. (too quick a deposition)
BTDT :-)
Paul Tegler ptegler@cablespeed.com
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Bitton" <pbitton@axess.com>
To: "Triumph" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2000 1:22 PM
Subject: Zinc Plating
>
> Has anyone had experience with Caswell Plating kits? I
bought a kit and
> can't get the darn thing to plate properly. I keep getting
bolts covered in
> this grey film. If anyone has experience, please help. I
feel like I spent
> $200.00 for nothing.
>
> Patrick
>
> Ps. if possible a diagram would help me get everything
lined up properly.
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