Our Zinc Plating kit is ideal for any classic car or motorbike restoration project, where plating is required to finish, protect and enhance components. The kit is ideal for plating items such as nuts, bolts and brackets. Although the zinc plating kit is primarily used on steel parts, it can also be used on iron, brass and copper.
The zinc plating kit is based on the commercial electroplating system we use for our own restoration projects here at Classic Plating. The zinc plating kit gives professional results for the DIY enthusiast. These kits make it practical to restore and protect the myriad of smaller parts that are often left unloved during a restoration project because of the expense involved.
With care, and advice where needed, any DIY enthusiast or restorer using one of our kits with the comprehensive instruction manual, can produce quality results.
Demonstration Video https://youtu.be/jctW7L1jObA
Cleaning
The part to be plated must be spotless to get a good finish. Excessive rust, dirt and grease can be removed with a wire brush or by sand blasting. We have found electrolytic cleaning gives the best results.
After cleaning the part, the Alkaline Degreaser is used to clean the last traces of grease and dirt while the Acid Pickle activates the surface ready for plating. Both are essential to prepare the surface prior to plating and can be used to remove rust. Further details are included in the Zinc Plating Kit manual. 1
Bright Zinc Plating Kit Contents
| Standard Kit: 5 Litres | Large Kit: 10 Litres | Professional Kit: 15 Litres | Professional + | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High quality Zinc Electrolyte | 5 litres | 10 litres | 15 litres | 15 litres |
| Alkaline Degreaser | 250g | 250g | 500g | 500g |
| Pre-plating Acid Pickle. | 250g | 250g | 500g | 500g |
| Alekos Starter | 360ml | 540ml | 540ml | 540ml |
| Alekos Brightener | 50ml | 50ml | 100ml | 100ml |
| High purity zinc anodes | 280g | 280g | 375g | 375g |
| Yellow Passivate (makes up to 9 litres) | 9 litres | 9 litres | 9 litres | 9 litres |
| Blue/Clear Passivate (makes up to 9 litres) | 9 litres | 9 litres | 9 litres | 9 litres |
| Surfactant Degreaser | 50ml | 50ml | 50ml | 50ml |
| Safety Goggles. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dust mask. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Power Supply | 3 to 12 Volts and 5 Amps | 3 to 12 Volts and 5 Amps | 3 to 12 Volts and 5 Amps | Bench Power Supply 0-30 Volts 0-10 Amps.  |
| Tanks | 5 Litre Tank | 10 Litre Tank | 3 x 10 Litre Tank | 3 x 10 Litre Tank |
| Multimeter | 1 | 1 | ||
| Air pump, air stone & tubing | 1 | 1 | ||
| Tank Filter | 1 | 1 | ||
| pH Meter | 1 | 1 | ||
| Wire Connector Pack | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tank Heater | 1 | 1 | ||
| Ammeter | 1 | 1 | ||
| Safety Gloves | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crocodile Clips | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| French, German, Swedish, Italian, Spanish and English | French, German, Swedish, Italian, Spanish and English | French, German, Swedish, Italian, Spanish and English | French, German, Swedish, Italian, Spanish and English | French, German, Swedish, Italian, Spanish and English |
Passivates
The zinc plating kit also contains two passivates.
Dip the part in a passivate solution for 30 seconds, immediately after plating for the desired finish and enhanced protection against corrosion.
Use the Yellow/Gold passivate for a gold finish with outstanding corrosion protection characteristics.
Use the Clear/blue passivate for a bright silver finish or if left longer for a blue sheen finish. Both finishes provide long lasting corrosion protection.
Black and Olive Drab passivates are available as optional extras.
General
Used with a metallic spray, this kit is ideal for plating non-metallic items (Baby’s first shoes are popular items for plating)
Value for money, high quality and economical, this kit comes with a comprehensive plating guide and safety instructions, containing all the information you will need to start plating your project. Instruction manuals available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and German. Our products are fully supported by a customer service technical helpline and email support.
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