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I bet it would stick on better if you gave it a coat of borax paste flux and bring it up to bubbling temps. It would be stuck on permanent almost like brazing.
Borax is a ant and roach killer I just add a little water and use it for a paste flux for silver soldering. It's cheap and the same thing as something labled paste flux online. I use it for electroplating.
Thanks for showing your video. Is the power supply adjustable for variable? I'm buying one and trying to understand the difference between the two types. I appreciate any help you can give me with this. Thank you.
Wonderful result. Just one question. Is the finish on the product through this process equally durable to what one would achieve if chemicals were used for the nickel plating, i.e. with both methods being carried out at home?
it is there lighting for filming that makes it look shiny before plating ..also you need to have the part clean before plating that could also make it look a bit shiny ..
A couple of questions! Does this work on aluminum? Does this work on metals comprised of various alloys? Also, once the finish is achieved…is it necessary to spray it with a clear coat?
I swear this is the best and easiest method. Funny enough I stumbled on brass plating my tools. I was soaking in vinegar bath for 2 days and after all black gunk was gone, I hit with a brass wire 9n the drill and it came up with a brass finish! Cheers
Big question is how long will it last. Until the next rain like armorall? I wonder how a combination of this boiled linseed oil and a heat gun would work to get the oils to absorb in the plastic?
check witch wires at what ?? the donner parts the nickel should be pos + then the part you are plating should be neg - ... you should also make sure your part is clean .. hope it helps if you have not got it yet
I soaked my rusty tools in vinegar bath for 2 days and after all black gunk was cleaned off with a cloth, I hit with a brass wire brush on my dremel. No heat and bright shiny finish. Just keep wiping clean vinegar and you will see how golden it comes up. I did 2 sets of electricians pliers and jewlers vise! The more black gunk you get off with vinegar and rags the better it comes up! Also dip the bristles from the brass wire brush in vinegar. When finished I dipped in soda bicarbonate and rinsed with distilled water. Even tap water is ok. The pliers I put a clear coat of enamel and bake with a heat gun a little. The jewellery vise? I sprayed with a lubricant/ rust preventative. Wd40 or INOX MX3 brand is the best I found! Good luck and take care!🙂👍👍👍
I’m trying to do this with galvanized sheet metal and it’s not working at all. It seems like the steel sheet is plating the brush instead of the other way around. :( Is there something else I can try?
Don't get galvanized steel really hot! It gives off toxic fumes that are really dangerous. You can get sheet metal that isn't galvanized and you'll probably get the results you're looking for and you won't risk exposing yourself to toxic metal poisoning
