24k Gold Plating

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24k Gold Plating

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24k gold plating

Prepare

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We do our gold plating by a process called electroplating and we use the rack system to do every little piece. There are a few options when gold plating but we find this to be the best way for a durable and usable coating. The first step you will need to do is to disassemble every piece and prepare for dipping.

Electrocleaning

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Nickle Plating & Rinse

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with stainless steel you have to dip it in a nickle solution first so the gold will adhere properly

dip through two rinse mixes and place in the 24k gld

Gold Plating & Rinse

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dip into the 24k gold mixed with 1% cobalt for hardness

set the timer & wait for gold to be electrically shocked onto the nickle finish-exact timing is crucial!

remove from gold solution inspect for coverage and place in rinse aid

Dry for Assembly

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blow dry and ready to assemble

Finished Products

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