Little Dog
A2OC Donor
Inspired by @philward 's scribings, I purchased a zinc/nickel plating kit from Gateros (something I've looked at many times over the past couple of years, but never flexed the card for), grabbed a couple of brackets from my A2 as a learning subject...
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....and set to. First off, getting them prep'd. Brushed of the crud and flaky rust, then into my version of 'The Skanky Bucket'
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Never mind chemistry; to me, this is alchemy. As someone who never even did CSE chemistry, it's a Whole New World. I wouldn't be doing this without your guidance Phil. Many, many thanks
A couple of queries: What effect does the amount/concentration of oxy-cleaner have on the process? What about the voltage/current applied? My old battery charger barely registers any current draw, yet there's been a steady stream of bubbles coming off of these brackets for many hours now and clean metal is magically emerging from the filth. Whilst that is going on, I'm reading up on the ins-and-outs of the plating process......
How did this work out pease. I’m planning to plate the same brackets.
I usually coat newly plated components in Waxoyl before refitting. Not sure it is necessary but must increase the durability of the repair.