This plating stuff is pretty straight forward and lm happy with the results I've gotten trying things out.
l plated some bolts that were in good reasonable condition so l took on something a bit used.
![](http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG1141_zps2c4af71f.jpg)
Washed the greasy stuff off, glass bead blasted and filed some of the rough edges.
![](http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG1142_zps03b5079c.jpg)
In a weak bath of pool acid to remove the old plating, note the rusty bolt. Nasty fumes at this point !
![](http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG1144_zpsf1089de2.jpg)
After the acid and a soapy wash, things look really good but rust very quickly, like the bolt in the bath. The acid wont move rust.
![](http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG1145_zps804c478c.jpg)
This doesn't look much different to the above pic after plating but its shiny now, very smooth to touch and wont rust
![](http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG1147_zps6250c154.jpg)
This would look better with more filing preparation but the plating has gone well.
l had a few of hours of instruction (thanks) and watched a bit of utube, cost around $400 to set up with equipment and chemicals, happy to chat to anyone that wants to have a go
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Freshly plated bits on your bike look awesome but plate one part you're committed to the whole bike, this way l can plate bits as l go.
kdx Geoff