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Should I paint my front suspension arms?
YES 83%  83%  [ 10 ]
NO 17%  17%  [ 2 ]
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gafmo
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How about 3 Ways and I have no problems

our freinds at PPC again.....Gun Arrived JAM Guess what I'm doing Sunday or Munday 8) :D

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I am sure it says you can buy the consumables....

I bought my spray gun from these guys. They are pretty good, so you should get an answer......

Doubt they will say you can plate a car though... :lol:
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gafmo wrote:
our freinds at PPC again.....Gun Arrived JAM Guess what I'm doing Sunday or Munday 8) :D


Told you they are quick :wink:

Have fun spraying.....give me a hollar if you need help...I kinda have experience :lol:
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J_A_M wrote:
Very tempted Kev. I wonder how much we could plate with it?


All the nuts and bolts for my 850 resuscitation, for starters..
Plus anything that don't move...8)

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I am ok with nuts and bolts. Got a huge stash of aircraft nuts and bolts..... :wink:

I want to plate my suspension bits and the odd bracket and mount.

Will have a talk about it when i see you next (Civic arrives on Tuesday)....
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Their reply re the kit:
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Thanks for your enquiry, it’s a bit like how long is a piece of string. It depends on how long you leave them in (thickness of the plating and the sizes of items used) The size depends on the buckets you use, normally 10 litres.

Yes we do stock all the replacement, nickel rods, nickel and dry salts.



Bit vague - you think they should be able to say "for an average coating of so thick you can cover approx so many square cms"

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"how long is a piece of String" That's easy Man.

Twice the distance from the centre to one End :!:

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I messed a bit with chrome plating in dad's shed, many years ago... :shock:
Leave it in until it looks even & pretty, then a bit longer for luck! :lol:

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Their is also the engine bay aswell, Bonet Hinges, Brackets, wiper motor cover. Bling Bling :shock:

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Let's look at the BIG picture- maybe lots of Harley bits to chrome too... :P

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theres this place as well. Pretty pricey though for a kit considering theres not much in them. www.eplate.com.au
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Now this is getting interesting............... good aritcles starting to get the picture. Wonder what the chemicals are :twisted: Being a pharmacist chemicals are my language :lol:

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I used chromium nitrate back then I think, for chrome plating.
For copper plating I know you use copper sulphate. Done that too... :wink:

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