Frequently asked questions

·	Why purchase a Bright zinc Electroplating kit? Acid Zinc is a soft type of plating and can produce a great shine to resemble chrome. It can be used as a rust protection, as a undercoat for painting, or just decorative purposes.
·	What type of material can you plate? Copper, Brass, Steel, cast iron
·	Can I upgrade to a larger kit? Yes. Simply by upgrading the size of your tanks and purchasing a larger Rectifier.
·	What size kit should I buy? Depending on what type of parts you want to plate and the volume eg. If you just want to plate a few bolts and brackets, then the small kit is sufficiant. If you want to manufacture parts to electroplate on a regular basis, then the industrial kit (50 litres) is a must.
·	What is the difference between Blue dip passiva- Blue dip passivation is suitable for most parts . It gives 110 hours tion and Yellow passivation? salt spray test and gives a chrome like appearance. Yellow passivation is an irredesent coating and gives 240 hours salt spray test. It has a golden yellow appearance and resembles Brass.
·	Where can I purchase the chemicals when mine We sells all the chemicals you need. are finished?
·	Plating is coming out dull. What must I do? Increase voltage. Add brigtner
·	How long do the chemicals and anodes last? They will last long, depending on how many parts you want to plate. eg. if you have a small production line, you might have to add 2 caps of Brightner and carrier daily and replace the anodes every month. eg. If you are only going to plate occasionally, then you might replace the anodes. brightner and carrier once a year.
·	Why purchase a Copy Chrome kit instead of zinc? Copy Chrome is a much harder type of coating and can withstand higher temperatures. It is suitable for blades, pistol frames, brackets etc. It can also be polished to give a mirror finish.
·	The plating is burning. What must I do? Decrease voltage. Check temperature of tank