Product Description
Plating the lead came on stained glass objects has historically been a tremendous problem for manufacturers of these products. Lead oxidizes extremely quickly after cleaning, and this prevents optimum adhesion of any plating. Conventional plating shops use cyanides to optimize adhesion and other unpleasant chemicals to remove the oxides.
The new CASWELL SUNCATCHER KIT incorporates the use of two new products
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These new systems ensure that a successful primer is applied to 60/40 solder joints, as well as whatever came system is used, whether it be lead, brass or copper foil. After Flash Copper™ is applied, the part can be 'antiqued' using our antiquing solutions or plated with Copy Chrome™. Copy Chrome™ can then be plated with Gold or Silver using Plug N' Plate™ kits (not included)
The procedure:
- Thoroughly buff and polish the came to a shine, using the die grinder and white buffing compound. Degrease in SP Degreaser.
- Place article in dishwasher and run the cycle as for glassware.
- Dip article in PICKLE #4 solution for 2-3 minutes.
- Rinse in fresh water.
- Plate for 15 minutes with Flash Copper™.
- Rinse in fresh water.
- At this point, the copper may be antiqued, see our Antiquing Solutions such as Tiffany Green etc.
- Plate with Copy Chrome™ for 15 minutes.
- Lightly buff and/or polish using the white compound and a die grinder or buffing machine.
- If required, plate with Plug N' Plate™, Fast Gold or Silver. These kits should be ordered separately.
1.5 Gallon Starter Kit
- 1 x 1.5 Gal Flash Copper™/Copy Chrome™ Combo Kit
- 1 x 2lb Pickle #4 (Makes 4 Gal)
- Free Technical Support
Power Supply Not Included.
Contains Hazardous Goods. Shipping restrictions apply. Ground shipping only to the Continental USA. Please call +1 315 946 1213 or contact us for rates to other locations.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate level products require some extra work before use, or multiple steps to achieve end results. Intermediate level products can certainly be used by novices, but extra time, patience and research will greatly help get great results.
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Additional Equipment May Be Required
For Our Tank Plating Kits:
- Copper Pipe for tank bar
- Copper Wire to hang items
- Small amount of electrical wire to make connections
- DC Power Supply - Included In Some Kits. Check kit contents on web site
- Optional Rinse Tanks (or rinse over the plating tanks with a water bottle)
- Other minor household items may be required, such as gloves, water etc.
For Our Anodizing Kits:
- DC Power Supply (Standard Kit Only)
- 1 Gal Battery Acid
- Dyes (if desired)
- Optional Rinse Tanks (or rinse over the plating tanks with a water bottle)
- Other minor household items may be required, such as gloves, water etc.
Learn More Before Buying
You can purchase our Caswell Plating Manual and learn how to use the kits, before purchasing a kit. Simply Order Here. When you are ready to buy, we will discount the price of the kit.
Already Have Our Plating Manual?
If you are ordering a plating kit that contains our Plating Manual, and you already have our Plating Manual, you can remove it from all kits that contain it and save $30 per kit. Just use Coupon Code NOMANUAL in your Shopping Cart at checkout.
