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924aussie · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:15 am Post subject: Gold Plating

I am thinking of buying a gold plateing kit to plate some parts of the 924.

Can anyone reccommend any electroplating kits ?

I have seen them up to $1500 here in Oz down to $200 on Ebay.

Alan
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Ozzie · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:31 am Post subject:

Been looking at Caswell kits myself.
Cheap enough to not hurt as much if it doesnt turn out.

probably good enough for small items.
I believe the chemicals also have a shelf like of only months so buying large amounts is not good economics.
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924aussie · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:49 am Post subject:

Thats one I looked at also.

There is another in Qld that has a download of their manual

http://www.goldn.com.au/download_manual.htm

Alan
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green 924 .. 1980 rego 924PSH
1998 Mopar Neon ... sick
2003 Challenger / Montery 4WD
1995 Hyundai Scoupe ... sold
1998 Nissan Silvia ... sons back from OS he has taken it
BIG BLOODY MOTORHOME 300zx Sold
1980 Fire truck Sold

Ozzie · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:10 am Post subject:

yes, seen most.
basically it is using electrolysis to bond a thin film of gold to metals.
needs a power source, and chemicals.
Larger items need a larger power source for immersion etc.

for chrome bits you need stripper and activator as well and I think they are just common household chemicals.
(baking soda is one IIRC)
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Montego Black on black/red
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Ozzie · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:45 pm Post subject:

Actually uses caustic soda and hydrocloric acid.

http://www.goldplating.com.au/Videos.htm
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Its AUTO and its BLACK
Montego Black on black/red
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