is there anyone here doin chrome plating.. ?
if there are.. can i do it by myself.. what do i need in order to do chroming. ?
beside clean silver chroming.. is there also black chrome plating ??
plz guide..
thank you

i know some motorbike modders in Kuantan who do chroming for motorbike parts... maybe ill ask them about it..... but i heard that its cost alot....

This post has been edited by ianho: Mar 20 2007, 11:24 PM

as i understand, motorshops around my place they use very dirty chrome tanks....

as for dark chrome, there are methods to do it, but i doubt they do it, i saw some chroming kits online, they sell the chemical package, but i dun think can ship to Malaysia....

This post has been edited by seanl: Mar 20 2007, 11:38 PM

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my friend here is what i got from google, just some information for your to refer.
http://www.finishing.com/faqs/howworks.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroplating

This post has been edited by Gamer: Mar 21 2007, 02:45 AM

How big is the part u gonna chrome? U need a plate of chromium & chromium salts for the process. The guide posted above by Gamer 'll help u understand the principles

thanks for replying guys.
but. from the guide by Gamer. it ony uses small voltage of electric. so if i need to chorme till very 'bright'.. mean i need bigger voltage la ??
btw.. jz curious. is it that only all metal material can be eletrically plated. ?

not only metal materials can be chrome, for plastic also can, i think i saw those like some car mirror cover is plastic also, toys and some cellphone keypad. but i don't think that can't be done by my self, and you have invest many equitments, btw i think thats is not small amount like few thousands.

here just a like about chroming on plastic
http://www.muellercorp.com/chromeplatingplastic.htm

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Added on March 21, 2007, 4:52 pmhttp://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=123539&page=9

what i call this! XTREME WORK, you can see whole case are chrome plated.

This post has been edited by Gamer: Mar 21 2007, 04:52 PM

i m still eager to noe.. whether that is it constant and stable of voltage applying is needed vary on the material that i'm gonna chrome ?

this very sorry la, me not pro about this, just can help you to get some very little information. maybe you can try in small piece of metal like key or screw. according the guide if too much voltage will make the color become black.

c'ing ppl casing but my casing still the classical looking brushed alu..
if got ppl can teach me or provide me wif d proper step.. i'm gonna chrome mine man.
neway thanks for ur guide man..

but i think that guy also bring it to the shop and ask them to help. because invest the equitments i don't think so, cause you won't need all the time,. btw if you want i can help you to search company that have provide this service.

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Added on March 21, 2007, 5:18 pmhttp://www.empicomy.com/

This post has been edited by Gamer: Mar 21 2007, 05:18 PM

smaller the voltage..... u will get the fine result.... bigger voltage means it will increase the reaction speed and the surface will not be bright and not smooth enuf.....

i learnt tht when take spm

thanksss man..
i'll giv them a call then..

You'll learn more if you take stpm. Have to actually do electroplating as part of the chemistry practical.

Basically, you don't want the voltage or temperature to be too high or the reaction will be too fast/agitated and the result won't be nice. Best if you use a low voltage (must still be enough for a low current or electroplating won't happen) and leave it for a long time. Main problem will be impurities in the solution, even perfectly clear-looking tap water has enough impurities to seriously screw it up badly-you'll get chome all right, but it'll be very murky looking rather than shiny.

Based on my experience in my stpm practical, I suggest you better leave it to the experts. Its quite difficult to get a nice result, you'll need a lot of trial and error before you can get it right (chemistry knowledge helps a lot). If you send it to to someone to get it done ask to have a look at some of their completed work first, they should have some around.

i m chemistry protestant.
seriously.. since u make it dis way..
i better leave it to the pro.. will call the company Gamer gave.
since this thread has serve it purpose..
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Thanks Guy