DIY Start to Finish Zinc Plating

[@bradcrossman5068]

Really helpful vid. I'm restoring a 82 GPz 550 with a fair amount of black anodized fasteners and this is the first video i've seen that covers (pun intended) that subject. Princess Auto and Cambodian Tire should subsidize your channel! Cheers from Sussex NB! 🇨🇦 😀

[@lornetontegode6986]

Thanks for the nice feedback

[@clifficus]

Well done Lorne, learnt a lot from this video even though I’ve seen many on YT, I like the simplicity of this set up, didn’t want to spend a fortune on kits, just tidying up a 1200 RT, this setup would suit me fine, thanks for sharing 👍😃

[@CRF_RM_XS_CR]

Very Helpful sir, especially the list of items needed from Caswell :)

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

The shiny new zinc plated fasteners you buy are for sure not being polished in the factory, the plating process just takes the parts they come of the cold forming process

[@markblades4536]

Great video, I’m inspired to have a go..thanks

[@lornetontegode6986]

Thanks! I'm glad it made an impact.

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Very helpful video. Restoring an old GT750. Let me guess: Irishman living in Canada? Thanks for the video!

[@adamwagner8355]

Hi, Great video! Thanks for sharing. I've been doing the home brew method. I find that the parts but really well but its another lengthy step using that method. Then, later I'm finding that they oxidize within the month (covered, but outside storage). I have the same generator and will try what you are doing. Looks like it will save me some time which will justify the expense. Thanks again

[@lornetontegode6986]

Glad you liked it. I think the dull finish with the home brew is full of micro pors and don't really provide the protection needed. Just my thoughts on what's occurring.

[@UKPete]

Great info thanks!

[@christopherowens2635]

Thanks for making this video. Very straight forward zinc plating information. Will this exact solutions and process work for aluminum zinc plating?

[@lornetontegode6986]

Thanks! Sorry but I haven't tried plating on aluminum.

[@christopherowens2635]

@@lornetontegode6986 That’s alright. I’ll look into zincating aluminum pretty soon. Are you able to post the link to your zinc plating solution here?

[@lornetontegode6986]

@@christopherowens2635 this is everything I used Amazon items: Nice-Power DC supply 30V 10A Auto-Plaza Zinc anode 140mm x 140mm x 0.2mm Caswell: Copy Cad & Zinc concentrate - 1.5 gal. sku: ZN15C Black chromate concentrate - 8oz sku: A865 Blue chromate concentrate - 8oz sku: BCC8 Zinc Brightener Additive - 8oz sku: ZNBRADD8OZ Yellow Chromate Solution - 4oz sku: YCHRC5G Assorted: 2 gallon pails with lids Wire leads with alligator clips (preferably red and black) DIN rail or whatever to span bucket and wire parts to Small containers for rinsing and holding parts Bare 18-30g copper wire (chose for weight of parts) Melamine or stainless steel perforated ladel Muriatic acid Gloves and other PSE such as face shield, goggles, etc.

[@kwmazer9364]

Very nice video. Love the acetone idea. Do use any of the brightener in the zink solution?

[@lornetontegode6986]

I use the Caswell brightener each time before I start. About a cap full.

[@billkmet9581]

Super cool. Thanks for sharing. I could see a big color difference between the yellow & black once dipped, but the blue didn't look much different. Does it show more in real life as opposed to the screen?

[@lornetontegode6986]

I'm glad you liked the video. It does show more change in person but it isn't a major difference. A bit more clean and brilliant looking. It provides for more corrosion resistance I believe which is worth it in my opinion.

[@karljolley8346]

thanks for this...

[@melfrank8379]

Forgot to say the zinc roll is 39 thousandths thick by 2.5" by 65 feet and cost 26 bucks.

[@rwill2cruzer]

Are you using the muriatic acid full strength or diluted?

[@lornetontegode6986]

@@rwill2cruzer full strength for stripping and about 5-10 percent for the activation tub

[@20havenfun08]

Thank you:)

[@lornetontegode6986]

My pleasure

[@PatHaskell]

It’s odd that not one of the multiple plating videos I’ve watched are concentrations mentioned.

[@lornetontegode6986]

I did it all as per the instructions from Caswell

[@BasicPoke]

Nice job. I think you should spend a little more time on the critical details like how to make the electrical connections and how to set up the power supply. Looks really nice though.

[@lornetontegode6986]

I'm happy with the results and have a lot of individual pieces to do almost every day. It's very easy to redo if there's a problem so I don't stress over it. Thanks for the comment.

[@dooder126]

What is the degreaser you used prior to plating? I can’t seem to hear what you said and CC isn’t helping either lol Edit: ah, I think you’re saying Barsol, found it on the google.

[@lornetontegode6986]

I use Varsol which is a mineral spirit