Re: DIY elecroplating

[Formeister@domain.elided]

>  Subject: DIY elecroplating
>  
>  Hi folks,
>  
>  Is anyone out there doing their own electroplating of car parts?   I
>  remember a few years back there was mention of a DIY electroplating kit
>  on this digest.   I am mainly interested in electroplating parts for
>  corrosion resistance (nickel or zinc?).   What type of plating is the
>  yellowish plating often seen on Alfa parts ?
>  
>  Would a automotive battery charger be a suitable power supply source for
>  electroplating?    Any leads appreciated.
>  
>  Thanks,
>  
>  Joe Chan,
>  Melbourne, Australia

Here's a site I think I got off this list awhile ago for 'at home powder 
coating'.  I've never tried it and the usual disclaimers apply.  Not exactly 
electroplating but...
http://www.eastwoodco.com/

Seeing you're in Australia check out High Performance Coatings at: 
http://www.hpcoatings.com/
Not do it yourself but I have used these guys and I recommend them.

Regards,

Frank Formeister

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