Hello Alun

re. zinc plating. I would like to do some zinc plating on a number of small components, nuts, bolts, Etc. but have never got round to it. How difficult is it to zinc plate sucessfully?

I am always suspicious of kit sellers claims of how good & easy to use. I would rather hear it from some one who has experence of such kits, can you let me know what they are like to use, any problems or pitfalls to look out for? or even tips to sucess

Thanks

Chris Moore

email (option): millspray@yahoo.com

Chris

I plan to zinc plate, I did not say I can. :grinning:

But having said that, I have researched the process of Electrolysis and have successfully de-rusted a bunch of things so far on the project.

This is the easiest and clearest video explaining the plating process and this is how I am planning on doing my plating.

https://youtu.be/G-PtnwtOR24

I have already purchased the nickel plates as anodes, and for creating the solution. I will do the same for the zinc.

And if you feel the need for brass plating, this demonstrates how easily it is to convert your zinc coating over to brass.
https://youtu.be/Q2yZNOOdsnE

I hope this helps.

Both look pretty straight forward and cheap.

When the time comes I will hopefully be able to show the results here.

Cheers

Al

Chris

Today I created the nickel solution and successfully nickel plated a part. Quite easy actually.

I am assuming the zinc process will be the same. I am just waiting on my zinc anodes to arrive.

Al

Tin plating is quite a good substitute for cadmium with a very similar finish/colour, is pretty common and it's not expensive...My local plating shops normal process is to copper plate first before the tin goes on so it's fairly durable...Ian

email (option): ian@wright52.plus.com