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Caswell plating Kits


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Has anyone tried these inexpensive plating kits. I'm particularly interested in the 18k gold plating kit at $235. I'm wanting to plate a SS case and re-plate a couple of pieces that are starting to show some wear. It looks pretty easy and straightforward from the video but I'm curious as to the finished product quality.

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Funny question actually, I was looking at plating kits the other day. I was thinking more along the lines of brass and nickle plating coin edge bezels. Would be very interested to hear if anyone has had any success with these.

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Don't waste your money!

Been there, done that, they just are not powerful enough; and the level of understanding of various metals and treatments needed is beyond a normal persons understanding.

You need to know EXACTLY what base metal you are working with or you experience major failure.

I defy anyone to know EXACTLY what base metal is being used in any case.

The quality of finish is also very dependent on how good a prep job is done. Any minor imperfection will be shown X 1000%.

I believe immersion plating is the only real answer. This pen plating is just hobbyist stuff, with poor results at best.

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