COPPER PLATING KIT

NEW BRIGHT ACID FORMULA

 

Kit contains:-
2 x Plating Tank + lid & locking ring( not supplied with the 8gal kit


Anode(s) + bandages (2 x 1gal, 2 x 2gal & 4gal, 4 x 8gal)


1 pack SP Cleaner (makes 9 Litres - 2 Galls)


Copper Crystals

 

Brighteners (New formula)


100 watt x 240 volt Tank heater (1 x 1gal & 2gal, 2 x4gal, 3 x 8gal)


The Complete Plating Manual which includes the Copper plating instructions.

Applications Of This Product
  • Use as an under-layer for a nickel/ chrome plate
  • Use as a high build filler to repair pits and scratches.
  • Plate with copper, then dip in antiquing solution for a bronzed finish.
  • Plate non-conductive items after painting with one of our conductive paints.

 

For the restorer, copper plating must be one of the most useful repair tools there is. By applying layers of copper, and sanding between applications, an incredibly smooth surface can be quickly built up, covering scratches and minor pits caused by corrosion. Copper can be plated up to 1/8" thick within a matter of a few hours.

More extensive repairs can be made by the use of a soldering iron and Lead free solder, which can be simply melted into the pits and sanded flat. A final layer of copper plate to seal over the solder filler can then be buffed and polished to a high quality luster. The successive layers of nickel and chrome plate applied to this type of quality substrate, will ensure a 'show quality' finish.

Copper can be used to 'electroform', making complete objects from pure copper, by simply making a mold from wax & conductive powder, copper plating the mold, then melting the wax. Copper can also be formed over lead molds, and the lead melted away afterwards. This has some applications for the person wishing to reproduce decals.

The system will operate at room temperature, but plates smoother and faster at 100º F. The copper plate can be applied directly over BRASS-COPPER- NICKEL, but cannot plate directly onto STEEL or ALUMINUM, which requires a 'strike coat' of nickel to be applied first.  This is also the ideal basecoat for applying over SilvaSpray.

There are NO CYANIDES in this kit, and its operation creates no waste chemicals or dangerous fumes. The solution can be considered a permanent fixture. The anodes are sacrificial and supply sufficient metal to plate approx. 20 sq. ft @ .001" per anode. Additional anodes can be ordered separately.

 

You Must Supply

542mls of battery acid per 4.5 litres of plating bath.

Copper Pipe for tank bar

Copper Wire to hang items

Small amount of electrical wire to make connections

Power Supply (6 or 12 volt battery)

 

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PROD CUPK4G

PROD CUPK8G

Copper Plating Kit 1 Gal            

Copper Plating Kit 2 Gal            

Copper Plating Kit 4 Gal            

Copper Plating Kit 8 Gal            

Postage & Packing extra

 £112.00

£159.00

£239.00

£429.00

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