DIY zinc plating, is it worth it?

[@colinwills4163]

I spent hours nickel plating parts a couple years ago. This time took them to a local plated for zinc plating. Cost me £50 for a decent size box of motorcycle parts. I did spend some time cleaning the bits and polishing certain ones which were visible. Wish I’d done it the last time.

[@BackGardenGarage]

@@colinwills4163 Is the nickel plating process the same? I only ever wanted them clean! But the time saving factor alone kinda makes me want to leave it to the professionals

[@jamesc5780]

Rust solution. 1 ltr water, 100gms Citric Acid, 40 gms Sodium Bicarbonate splash of fairy liquid. Leave over night or longer

[@BackGardenGarage]

@@jamesc5780 Funny enough I watched that video from beyond ballistics about an hour ago!! I Will be trying it for the next lot of rust removal

[@JJs-Garage]

Did you try ultrasonic cleaning? Great job so far.

[@BackGardenGarage]

@@JJs-Garage No I didn't, as I didn't have one. However, I was curious and I have since bought one, so I will be trying it, there are plenty more bits to clean!!

[@JJs-Garage]

ok, though I saw one on the bench, hence the question. Looking forward to the results

[@e30mark]

Parts look great 👍🏻 What company did you use, was it local or did you post them to a company? Got some bits I need doing for my E30.

[@dhilankerai3585]

Also interested in what company used, have some e30 bits I need doing too!

[@BackGardenGarage]

@@e30mark I used a company in Bristol called Bryony metal treatments. I took them in, no idea if they can do it via postage.

[@BackGardenGarage]

@dhilankerai3585 Bryony metal treatments in bristol

[@grahambaker9377]

£70 thats very little money in the scheme of things

[@BackGardenGarage]

@@grahambaker9377 That's what I tell myself anyway!