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What Are The Disadvantages of Electroless versus Regular Electroplating?
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 ...
What Is Electroless Plating?
Electroless plating requires no power source. The metal is deposited on the part using a complex chemical reaction, rather than being forced onto the part by a power source. Electroless plating usually requires that the solution be heated to high ...
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Does your gas tank sealer work on plastic and fiberglass tanks?
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 ...
Parts Turn Black When Plating
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 ...