triumphman
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I have been experimenting with this process and I am very impressed to say the least. There took a day in the tank connecting to a battery char
Good fun, isn't it...try using some zinc plates as the anode/cathode and throw in a little hydrochloric acid [10-15% max strength], your rust will never return .
I got a book on nickel plating and used it. it isn't too difficult. But you do need the green fluid, can't remember what is in it without looking it up, hang on i'll see if i can google it.I’ll be doing rear axle in summer , saves a lot of dirty work,
intriguing , is the idea the zinc transfers to the part, any more info on this
I’ve just had a small pure nickel plate arrive from China with a view to trying nickel plating
Absinthe?But you do need the green fluid, can't remember what is in it without looking it up
That would be handy too, as bits of it are quite boring.Absinthe?
I got a book on nickel plating and used it
As far as rust removal is concerned, electrolysis runs a risk of removing good metal, but chelation doesn't.I have all the kits for various plating procedures bought in with everything needed right down to the buckets. I bought it all a few years ago after my last bike restoration because buying all new plated bolts and parts became so expensive. Will follow this thread with interest as I will be using the plating and rust removal methods at home extensively in the coming months, on the 109 and the Honda Superdream I am rebuilding.
Everything is still sitting under the bench and will be getting pulled out and used shortly
It worked like a dream!So was the book better than the Nickel
As I recall you make the green electrolyte yourself using nickel electrodes then sub in the part to be plated. But you do need the green fluid, can't remember what is in it without looking it up, hang on i'll see if i can google it.
Yes but no but, the best stuff has brightening agent in it. which is why I got it. you can reuse it over and over again. See the link I put in the post.As I recall you make the green electrolyte yourself using nickel electrodes then sub in the part to be plated
Well every day is a schools day! I've found molasses on line for £13 for 5L and I'll get some. I now know what a chelating agent is which I feel is going to come in handy, so thankyou,
I was thinking about getting some kits for the Mini restoration. What did you actually get?I have all the kits for various plating procedures bought in with everything needed right down to the buckets. I bought it all a few years ago after my last bike restoration because buying all new plated bolts and parts became so expensive. Will follow this thread with interest as I will be using the plating and rust removal methods at home extensively in the coming months, on the 109 and the Honda Superdream I am rebuilding.
Everything is still sitting under the bench and will be getting pulled out and used shortly
But it doesn't taste as good as the Absinthe.Save your money white wine vinegar is cheaper...
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