Pretreatments & Etches

Aluminum Brightener

Cleans and brightens aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and non-ferrous metals. In just seconds, the industrial strength formula dissolves grease, oil stains, grime and road film. Dilute 4-6 oz per gallon of water depending on the cleaning job...

Aluminum Degreaser Powder - 10 lb Makes 15 Gallons

This special degreaser for Aluminum quickly cleans any aluminum alloy without etching. Mix 10 lbs of cleaner with 15 gallons of distilled water in a stainless steel container. Heat to 130 deg F on a hotplate. Immerse aluminum parts for 3-10 minutes prior...

Aluminum Degreaser Powder - 2lb Makes 3 Gallons

This special degreaser for Aluminum quickly cleans any aluminum alloy without etching. Mix 2 lbs of cleaner with 3 gallons of distilled water in a stainless steel container. Heat to 130 deg F on a hotplate. Immerse aluminum parts for 3-10 minutes prior...

Electrocleaning Kit - 3 Gal

Caswell Electrocleaning Kit Electrocleaning is a highly effective and fast way of cleaning parts prior to plating. It will remove oils, rust, grease and even paint. The part to be cleaned is hung into the cleaning solution and then connected to the...

LIQUID DEGREASER CONCENTRATE GAL

The correct surface preparation prior to plating is of the utmost importance. Slight traces of grease or oil, even finger prints, can completely ruin a good plating job. Yet most commercial systems use harsh alkaline cleaner that are tough to handle and...

MASK IT MASKING LACQUER - 8OZ

Caswell Mask It Masking Lacquer is an optically Blue Tinted acid resistant, peelable coating used where an acid resistant protective coating is required. Various applications include: protection of surfaces during fabrication and milling operations,...

MASKIT MASKING LACQUER - 1 GAL

Caswell Mask It Masking Lacquer is an optically Blue Tinted acid resistant, peelable coating used where an acid resistant protective coating is required. Various applications include: protection of surfaces during fabrication and milling operations,...

MASKIT MASKING LACQUER - 1 QT

Caswell Mask It Masking Lacquer is an optically Blue Tinted acid resistant, peelable coating used where an acid resistant protective coating is required. Various applications include: protection of surfaces during fabrication and milling operations,...

MASKIT MASKING LACQUER - 16 oz

Caswell Mask It Masking Lacquer is an optically Blue Tinted acid resistant, peelable coating used where an acid resistant protective coating is required. Various applications include: protection of surfaces during fabrication and milling operations,...

NICKEL ACTIVATOR - 1 PINT

Use to activate a nickel plated surface before gold, silver, nickel or copper plating. Simply swab the activator over the nickel, rinse, then plate. Contains Hazardous Goods. Shipping restrictions apply. Ground shipping only to the Continental USA...

NICKEL ACTIVATOR - 1 QUART

Use to activate a nickel plated surface before gold, silver, nickel or copper plating. Simply swab the activator over the nickel, rinse, then plate. Contains Hazardous Goods. Shipping restrictions apply. Ground shipping only to the Continental USA...

PICKLE #4 - 2LB

AT LAST! Eliminate using unpleasant muriatic acid. For stripping rust from steel & also activates zinc, pot metal, lead, 60/40 solder, copper & its alloys.No unpleasant fumes. More moderate action, less pitting. This system is ideal for the...

PICKLE #4 SOLUTION - 1PINT

AT LAST! Eliminate using unpleasant muriatic acid.  For stripping rust from steel & also activates zinc, pot metal, lead, 60/40 solder, copper & its alloys.No unpleasant fumes. More moderate action, less pitting. This system is ideal for the...

Plastic Activator For Electroless Nickel

Plate Plastic With Electroless Nickel Easily Eliminates Messy And Expensive Conductive Paints Makes 3D Printed Parts Plating A Breeze Simple Two Step Process Our NEW Plastic Activator For Electroless Nickel allows for direct nickel plating onto most...

SP DEGREASER - 10 LBS

The correct surface preparation prior to plating is of the utmost importance. Slight traces of grease or oil, even finger prints, can completely ruin a good plating job. Yet most commercial systems use harsh alkaline cleaner that are tough to handle and...