The gold electroplating solution contains potassium dicyanoaurate dissolved in pure distilled water. Rubber gloves and caution must also be used, because the chemical in the solution contains deadly cyanide. Furthermore the anode does not have to be only stainless steel, because using pure gold instead will make a superior anode. In fact, if pure gold is used as the anode rather than stainless steel, then the gold electroplating solution will last much longer. This is because by using a pure gold anode, then the gold cations in the electroplating solution will not be depleted since they will be replenished from the gold anode which is known as a soluble anode. On the other hand, use of a stainless steel anode in a gold plating solution is known a non-soluble anode and the gold cations will be depleted.
@spencerlee7852
8 жыл бұрын
What chemical do you use for the gold solution?
@luisfigueroa7851
2 жыл бұрын
In your video your jars can hold enough solution to immerse the whole quarter. If you have a bigger or awkward shaped item can you dip it in the gold solution in different orientation to plate the item?
@salz.7167
6 жыл бұрын
WesternLeather, I've enjoyed watching your video and the process of gold plating.
@AwGusTeen
8 жыл бұрын
I want to plate gold filled pocket watch cases that show wear (brassing). Do I need to strip the gold fill off before I apply the gold plating?
@audunjemtland8287
8 жыл бұрын
Where do you get this stuff? I'm looking into plating a trumpet. Seems I need lots of liquid
@dudeman0811
3 жыл бұрын
What about some mild steel (Im guessing in the case of galvanized, the galvanization has been removed with vinegar first) can I do it this way or do I need to nickel plate it first? I wanna do some chainmail, Im thinking if its gold plated and silver soldered, Ill have basically stab and waterproof armor
@JesusChristIsLord__
6 жыл бұрын
What prepping solution to use for base metal of a watch case?
@ruapraia
6 жыл бұрын
You could not have made this any simpler if you tried. I have been wanting to try this for the longest. I think with your simple vedio you boosted my confidence. Thank you.
@michaelpreuett4331
9 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the plating solutions?
@MrGeoffrey1998
4 жыл бұрын
One of the rare youtube tutorial on how to do that and very well explained.
@fodil00007
8 жыл бұрын
HI great video,well done
@z1522
4 жыл бұрын
Acid resistant gloves would be a good idea, working with harsh acids and semi-toxic solutions.
@drawincode1800
7 жыл бұрын
dose it have to be 24k? Also what metals can be gold plated? thanks
@mariogamez1356
5 жыл бұрын
so to gold plate stainless steel you need stainless steel activater or nikel activator?
@fluterific00
8 жыл бұрын
I had someone repair my lip plate on a flute that had lost it's plating and the crown is a gold now when it wasn't before. Now it will be good for selling. since I have a newer flute. It would be cool to get the keys plated as well.
@kathyalanfourd8225
3 жыл бұрын
Is this the same process for gold plating sterling silver ??
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