Pretreatments & Etches

SP DEGREASER - 2 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...

Woods Nickel Strike Plating Crystals - 1.5 Gal

Use as a pre-plate to allow nickel or electroless nickel plating onto Stainless Steel. Mix with 1.5 Gallons of distilled water and electroplate with a nickel anode at .07 amps per square inch for approx 20 mins.

ZINCATE CONCENTRATE - 1 LITER

You Can't Plate Aluminum Without Zincate Pre-Treatment For Aluminum Using CASWELL Zincate Solution, aluminum can be pre-treated, and then plated in one of our plating kits. The problem is that aluminum forms an oxide layer the minute it is...

ZINCATE CONCENTRATE - 5 GALLONS

You Can't Plate Aluminum Without Zincate Pre-Treatment For Aluminum Using CASWELL Zincate Solution, aluminum can be pre-treated, and then plated in one of our plating kits. The problem is that aluminum forms an oxide layer the minute it is...

ZINCATE CONCENTRATE - 8 OZ

You Can't Plate Aluminum Without Zincate Pre-Treatment For Aluminum Using CASWELL Zincate Solution, aluminum can be pre-treated, and then plated in one of our plating kits. Aluminum forms an oxide layer the minute it is exposed to air. This presents a...