Q: My parts are turning black when plating. What's wrong? A: Commonly this is from zinc or cadmium contamination. If your part has been previously zinc or cad plated, don't sandblast or grind off the old plating. This only impregnates the zinc into ...
Yes. To apply gas tank sealer on plastic or fiberglass tanks, take a handful of drywall screws and shake them around inside the tank for a few minutes. This roughs up the surface of the tank, providing best adhesion for the sealer. Follow the mixing ...
The solution needs be heated to 190°F, so it can be more inconvenient to use. The nickel is depleted from the solution, not anodes, so it will need to be replenished constantly and is more expensive to operate than regular plating. Also, you need to ...