Eastwoods Zinc Plating System
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi NMT,
I've used the Eastwood system. It works well consdering the very small power (battery) it has. I use it to plate bolts and nuts.
Take a look at Casswell. Much larger and more capable systems at a higher price.
Regards,
Alan
PS: The Casswell system has been talked about on the NCRS Board.
I've used the Eastwood system. It works well consdering the very small power (battery) it has. I use it to plate bolts and nuts.
Take a look at Casswell. Much larger and more capable systems at a higher price.
Regards,
Alan
PS: The Casswell system has been talked about on the NCRS Board.
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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All you need to do this at home is a zinc anode (Used on boats), an electrolyte solution, two wires and 6 volts of power. (Power supply, batteries, ect.).
Wire wheel or sand blast your part, and then use muratic acid as a cleaning solution before you plate. You might want to do a Google on How to and see what it turns up.
Willcox Inc.
Wire wheel or sand blast your part, and then use muratic acid as a cleaning solution before you plate. You might want to do a Google on How to and see what it turns up.
Willcox Inc.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 6,640
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
I used it to plate a lot of parts on my 71'. Here is the hood latch. It probably wouldn't last 10 minutes in a salt spray environment but it has held up well on my summer only car. I bead blast all the parts before plating. I use a 3 Amp power supply instead of a flashlight battery.
Last edited by Duke94; Feb 21, 2009 at 06:59 PM. Reason: More info
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 199
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From: Suffern NY
I use the caswell system. Don't know how I'd do my resto without it.
after (this is with briightener and some ultrafine sanding before plating-makes the zinc look like chrome)
After
after (with yellow chromate)
after (this is with briightener and some ultrafine sanding before plating-makes the zinc look like chrome)
After
after (with yellow chromate)
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 993
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From: Jefferson Hills PA
Well I got mine delivered today and just had to go try it out tonight. It has worked great for the nuts and bolts. I didnt like polish they give you so I tried a few other things to get the dull appearance off. I used a brass wire brush, soft bristles, and it worked great. If I do the big parts, like the hood latch above, I will probably use the polish since it would leave a better finish Im sure. I should have asked this question before I ordered mine, I probably would have bought the bigger one from Casswell. Thanks for everyones input. now I have to figure out what bolts get what finish....
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
I used it to plate a lot of parts on my 71'. Here is the hood latch. It probably wouldn't last 10 minutes in a salt spray environment but it has held up well on my summer only car. I bead blast all the parts before plating. I use a 3 Amp power supply instead of a flashlight battery.
No offense and it may be the photo quality but the latch looks more painted than plated. Is it just photo quality?
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Palm Bay Fl
I have used the Caswell Copy Cad 1.5 Gal system. I Just thought the kit looked more complete, it is a quality kit, I was pleased with the results. Good luck, as with painting it is all in the prep.
Rob
Rob
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 993
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From: Jefferson Hills PA
I planned on ordering the 3 Gal Kit from Caswell but they are out of the 5 amp power supply. Also out of the 3 amp. I wonder how long it takes to get them in. Ill call and find out tomorrow.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
For price difference looks like 5 amp is better investment. Be curious what amp size others are using
Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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All you need to do this at home is a zinc anode (Used on boats), an electrolyte solution, two wires and 6 volts of power. (Power supply, batteries, ect.).
Wire wheel or sand blast your part, and then use muratic acid as a cleaning solution before you plate. You might want to do a Google on How to and see what it turns up.
Willcox Inc.
Wire wheel or sand blast your part, and then use muratic acid as a cleaning solution before you plate. You might want to do a Google on How to and see what it turns up.
Willcox Inc.