You can use this method
http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-and-Simple-Electroplating/
You can use the Arm & Hammer Washing soda and water for your
electrolyte instead of juices. This solution can be used many times.
I use a 5 gallon bucket with a copper rod across the top and hang the
hardware from the rod with uncoated copper wires.
I just replace the copper with a zinc bar and use a DC12V 3amp wall
wart instead of batteries (works faster).
You can get a zinc bar from a marina, just make sure it's zinc and
not aluminium.
Prep the parts by glass beading.
Dave
At 03:02 PM 8/9/2010, you wrote:
>I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts.
>The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium
>chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what
>strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is
>sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath?
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