Not really. It's an overpriced kit. Costs way too much money for what it is. It can be done far cheaper using a universal power supply or some other voltage/amperage regulated source. It's really cool. But these 'kits' are ridiculous. How much did yours cost btw?
Is this all the stuff you need to get started? Ive been thinking of doing this as a hobby then probably do it as a small buisness in my off time from work. Have a few questions to ask you. Thanks and hope to hear back from you!
I have a gsg 1911 the frame is zinc alloy got it used guy stripped the frame down to bare metal Idk if it even has a protective layer looks horrible was wondering if it's possible to nickel plate the zinc alloy frame do you have any recommendations I'm new to this any ideas would be very much appreciated
I'm curious if you can nickle boron coat just the rails which a gun slide rides on when you take down your pistol? On most polymer pistols, that is 4 or 5 little strips of metal that the slide rides on, which are the only points of contact. If polished up, or nickle boron coated, I'd imagine it would make the slide run much smoother and cycle better.
They are both the same thing just the gel solution wastes less when you are plating on surfaces that are vertical like a car or something. The gel is easier to collect when using so it can be reused.
I have been trying to gold plate a Glock 43x stainless steel slide, I haven’t had luck. The gold is barely noticeable, my steps are electro clean, nickel strike and 24K gold brushed. Could anyone help???
the nickel bit is necessary because it replenishes the nickel in the solution, if you use something else, it will take the spot of the nickel in the solution and ruin it. any contaminants on your bit will also affect the plating. I'm speaking from experience :P spend the money on a pure nickel anode or buy one of their bits
@@nonyabidness6492 sure, my thought were how they did this in the mood days. Before these gadgets were available. It's seem all about currents and acid use.
They are very similar in composition but do have differences. That being said, you can use Chrome Stripper to Electroclean by using forward polarity (normal plating mode). You cannot use Electroclean to strip chrome, however.
Dude y’all service is fascinating
Pretty Cool stuff right.
Not really. It's an overpriced kit. Costs way too much money for what it is. It can be done far cheaper using a universal power supply or some other voltage/amperage regulated source.
It's really cool. But these 'kits' are ridiculous.
How much did yours cost btw?
Can you make a video on chrome plating a blued gun ?
You’ll probably want to remove the bluing before you do any plating.
I was bout to say they probably just remove the blue first. The sell the solution at any gun store
Got this kit on the way ! Super excited to see what I can accomplish
what happened? Does this just make a thin touch of gold that is gone after two touches?
Need an update what have you accomplished?
@@lenny108 no it’s a nice plating
@@leohthelion8485 I’ve gold plated some guns ! Turned out good takes practice and patience with the polishing
@@GTFDN do you have a way I can contact you?! I could use some tips ! I’m getting mine today
Awesome! Thanks! How durable is it? For instance, can you run fine steel wool over it without any real damage?
Anything more abrasive than a polishing cloth will scratch and potentially remove the gold plate.
Is this all the stuff you need to get started? Ive been thinking of doing this as a hobby then probably do it as a small buisness in my off time from work. Have a few questions to ask you. Thanks and hope to hear back from you!
Did you ever get started?
Did you ?
I sure did. One of the coolest purchases I've made in a long time. Simple to use. I recommend this hobby!
@@getsmarty7603 nice 👍🏽 thank you for responding
@@getsmarty7603 did you hold playe anything is it simple?
Do you guys gold plate guns? How much does it cost roughly
Nice job , gold plating doesn't oxides like copper plating ? thanks
Do you have to polish the steel to get a better look
Nice presentation. Just wanted to know how to take care of scratches prior to nickel plating? Thank you.
You have to polish the metal first
nickel plating is nice
I have a gsg 1911 the frame is zinc alloy got it used guy stripped the frame down to bare metal Idk if it even has a protective layer looks horrible was wondering if it's possible to nickel plate the zinc alloy frame do you have any recommendations I'm new to this any ideas would be very much appreciated
No it won't plate.
Does this process need to be done if the steel has chrome on it?
Nope, you need to strip it using a chrome stripper , then an activator, then gold plate it ...
I'm curious if you can nickle boron coat just the rails which a gun slide rides on when you take down your pistol?
On most polymer pistols, that is 4 or 5 little strips of metal that the slide rides on, which are the only points of contact. If polished up, or nickle boron coated, I'd imagine it would make the slide run much smoother and cycle better.
Doesn't last long. I had it done on a 1911, the nibx worked OK, ti nitride was better. Had ti done on my stacatto. It worked great.
What is the difference between the gel and the liquid gold solution? What’s best to use
They are both the same thing just the gel solution wastes less when you are plating on surfaces that are vertical like a car or something. The gel is easier to collect when using so it can be reused.
@@GoldPlatingServices ok thank you. How do you collect it so it can be reused?
Where do you get all the material from
Can I direct plate gold onto woods nickel strike surface?
What if the item I’m trying gold plate is already nickel plated… do I just straight gold plating ?
You will need to activate that nickel surface then you start gold plating.
I have a 1911 TRP in black. Would I still be able to Nickle Plated?
yes
I have been trying to gold plate a Glock 43x stainless steel slide, I haven’t had luck. The gold is barely noticeable, my steps are electro clean, nickel strike and 24K gold brushed. Could anyone help???
Am having the same issue any update ?
Figure it out?
@@EdgarFTP6 u figure if out
Hello, can you reuse the gold solution?
Can you repair a damaged rose gold tap small area?
When I put on the woods nickel strike it it burned it I had it on 7 volts what went wrong
that looks like 22 ct gold,am i right?
It is a 99.7%+ 24K gold deposit.
I kind want to get into this but idk where to buy it from
We are glad to help. Just reach out to us on our website www.goldplating.com/
Can alloy steel be gold plated?
How can I learn about all these tools and techniques
The machines have guides that you can find on our website.
@@GoldPlatingServices ok
Can you nickel pen plate on aluminum
Can I nickel plate with the chrome edition plater
Do you need the nickel strike
Could I do this with the chrome 2 gold edition plater?
After electro cleaning and trying to do woods nickel strike with a nickel anode the steel starts to tarnish immediately, what am I doing wrong?
Wrong voltage...
Could I do this plating on Aluminium metal
No. Aluminum is extremely difficult to plate and needs to be done on an industrial level by a trained professional.
Can i buy this Universal Plater through amazon or eBay????
Yes, you can find it on amazon if you just look up universal plater kit.
Where to buy that item?
Is it mandatory to use the nickel conversion bit
I would also like to know
the nickel bit is necessary because it replenishes the nickel in the solution, if you use something else, it will take the spot of the nickel in the solution and ruin it. any contaminants on your bit will also affect the plating. I'm speaking from experience :P spend the money on a pure nickel anode or buy one of their bits
@@MuhammadAli-nf3nc thanks
@@MuhammadAli-nf3ncdo I need to buy nickel conversion bit WITH anode bagged nickel or can I just use nickel conversion with a normal sleeve
wo never new it took so much effort to do such a thing. How would they plate in the old days?
How the fuck did they invent this?@?@?
its literally just a power supply and a heater element
@@nonyabidness6492 sure, my thought were how they did this in the mood days. Before these gadgets were available. It's seem all about currents and acid use.
@@RomboutVersluijs same way actually, in 1803 a man named luigi brugnatelli first did it. The ones here are just cleaner and more refined
@@nonyabidness6492 yeah but how were they checking voltage and such? No meters nothing in that era
Where can I buy this kit?
On our website www.goldplating.com/
what solutions you use for Electroclean?
Nice
electric cleaner is that the Chrome strip ?
They are very similar in composition but do have differences. That being said, you can use Chrome Stripper to Electroclean by using forward polarity (normal plating mode). You cannot use Electroclean to strip chrome, however.
Thank you
Will you please type your instruction on the screen.. I cannot follow you.
I did this but it came out cloudy any suggestions ?
Ps I was trying to do just a nickel plate
Turn down the current
@@rmillancepero
thanks I think i figured it out.
Do u have the same plating machine ?
@@samswadley I don't have the same one but something similar
@@rmillancepero are u good at doing nickel ?
Are u located in California
We are located in Utah, but we can ship anywhere.
@@GoldPlatingServices Do you nickel plate 3030 rifles and if not can I use your system to DIY?
Bro if I send you my Glock slide will you gold plate for me ?
You can send in a quote request and we can look it over to see if we can gold plate it for you.
$800 kit at minimum!! This is a huge investment
Yes gold plating can be expensive hobby or business.
Can this be done on valve covers?
if they arnt alluminium
what metal are they?if chrome ,then chrome needs removed first to reveal a nickel base,gold plates on nickel direct.
Gold can be plated even in aluminum aluminum is cleaning just with a soap cleaner any kind of etch nitric acid Electro Nickel then gold
Another Hi Guys.
Can you gold plate small aluminum alloy parts as a part of your service?
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