Our new Cobalt Plating Kit operates
in exactly the same manner as our Electroless
Nickel kits. The kit is pure cobalt...no nickel or other additives, which means it's perfectly safe for jewelry or other items where nickel rash was a problem. Cobalt gives the plate
a dazzling chrome look and imparts more hardness to the surface, without any hazardous materials.
Applied to a previously polished surface and then buffed
lightly, the finish will match most commercial chrome
plated pieces.
When electroless plating, you may not
plate any item that has a surface area exceeding the
maximum load of the bath. The maximum load is 30 sq.
in./quart of plating bath. Refer to the table below
After making up the initial solution,
each kit can be replenished with the included replenisher
chemical, to a maximum of 10 times. After 10 times,
the bath must be disposed and a fresh bath made. Based
on the size of the kit, each kit will plate a certain
amount of surface area. Refer to the table below. Replenishment
chemicals can be purchased separately.
We recommend electroless plating for small parts, or when plating inside tubes or heavily recessed areas. For larger parts, use our Copy Chrome™ system.
| Kit Size |
Maximum Load (largest size part) |
Approx Total Surface Area Available @ 0.0005" |
| Mini |
75 sq in. |
132 sq in. |
| Standard |
150 sq in. |
264 sq in. |
| Deluxe |
300 sq in. |
528 sq in. |
| Jumbo |
600 sq in. |
1056 sq in. |
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