General Category => Off Topic => Topic started by: kartjockey on April 19, 2022, 06:30:28 PM
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I have been dabbling in some zinc plating. Just trying small parts that would otherwise have to be painted. I did the nut on the steering neck and a few small nuts.
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Those turned out decent .
Hopefully the plating will hold for a while .
How long did that take in the 'bath' ?
Pete . :)
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I have been leaving them plate for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse.
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That doesn't seem very long .
Is the zinc very thick or can you 'reach' the base metal without much effort ?
I see what looks like wrench marks , but that may just be the plating compressed and not base metal .
Still I like the looks and the protection .
Pete . :)
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I abandoned the kit I bought from Eastwood. Although it would plate its performance was mediocre at best. I bought a kit from Caswell. Holy cow! This kit makes a novice a success. It was so nice to be able to plate my parts on demand. The place in Flint, MI was great and willing but as little parts kept popping up, I needed an alternative. Having this eliminates the need to go searching for a shiny replacement. And you know the part will fit. It is great!
The more a part is prepped the better the outcome. Most of the time I just bead blast each item and they will come out shiny. Recently while making the early dummy grips, I made one for myself also. Before I installed the rubber grip on it I polished each end in the lathe and then plated it. Not chrome for sure but I could certainly see myself in it.
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That does seem to turn trash into treasures .
That fuel tube ... 8)
I'll have to remember that .
Pete . :)
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Tom, Are going to see this beauty at Portland. Bob