Our new and improved copper plating system now gives constant bright copper plating,
that requires little to no polishing after plating.
For the restorer, copper plating must be one of the most useful repair tools there is.
By applying layers of copper, and sanding between applications, an incredibly smooth
surface can be quickly built up, covering scratches and minor pits caused by corrosion.
The system will plate at 0.0005" - 0.001 (1 mil) per hour at 10-30 Amps/Sq Ft. More
extensive repairs can be made by the use of a soldering iron and solder, which can
be simply melted into the pits and sanded flat. A final layer of copper plate to seal
over the solder filler can then be buffed and polished to a high quality luster. The
successive layers of nickel and chrome plate applied to this type of quality substrate,
will ensure a 'show quality' finish.
Copper can be used to 'electroform', making complete objects from pure copper, by
simply making a mold from wax & conductive powder, copper plating the mold, then
melting the wax. Copper can also be formed over lead molds, and the lead melted
away afterwards. This has some applications for the person wishing to reproduce
decals. Copper plating requires 0.07 - 0.2 amps per square inch of part surface area.
Higher current gives faster plating times.
The system plates at 70°F-90°F.
1.5 Gallon Kit
2 x 2 Gal Plating Tanks & Lids
2 x Copper Anodes 4" x 8" and bandages
1 Pack Copper Crystals (Makes 1.5 Gals)
1 x 1.5oz Copper Brightener A
1 x 4oz Copper Brightener B
1 x 2lb Pack SP Degreaser (Makes 4 Gal)
2 x 300W 240V Ceramic Heaters with USA plugs to suit thermostat socket
1 x Pump Filter/Agitator, requires Australian plug to be fitted
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3 Gallon Kit
2 x 3.5 Gal Plating Tanks & Lids
2 x Copper Anodes 4" x 8" and bandages
2 Packs Copper Crystals (Makes 3 Gals)
2 x 1.5oz Copper Brightener A
1 x 4oz Copper Brightener B
1 x 2lb Pack SP Degreaser (Makes 4 Gal)
2 x 300W 240V Ceramic Heaters with USA plugs to suit thermostat socket
1 x Pump Filter/Agitator, requires Australian plug to be fitted
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4.5 Gallon Kit
2 x 6 Gal Plating Tanks & Lids
2 x Copper Anodes 4" x 8" and bandages
3 Packs Copper Crystals (Makes 4.5 Gals)
3 x 1.5oz Copper Brightener A
1 x 4oz Copper Brightener Part B
2 x 2lb Pack SP Degreaser (Makes 8 Gal)
2 x 300W 240V Ceramic Heaters with USA plugs to suit thermostat socket
1 x Pump Filter/Agitator, requires Australian plug to be fitted
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15 Gallon Kit
2 x 20 Gal Plating Tanks & Lids
2 x Copper Anodes 18" x 20" and bandages
10 Pack Copper Crystals (Makes 15 Gals)
10 x 1.5oz Copper Brightener A
3 x 4oz Copper Brightener Part B
4 x 2lb Pack SP Degreaser (Makes 16 Gal)
6 x 300W Ceramic Heaters with USA plugs to suit thermostat socket
1 x Pump Filter/Agitator, requires Australian plug to be fitted
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The copper plate can be applied directly over brass, copper or nickel, but cannot
plate directly onto steel, pot metal, zinc or aluminum.
There are no cyanides in this kit, and its operation creates no waste chemicals or
dangerous fumes.
To plate directly onto Steel, Pot Metal, Zinc Die Cast or Lead, use our Flash Copper™ Kit.
The solution can be considered a permanent fixture. The anodes are sacrificial and
each supplies sufficient metal to plate approx. 20 sq. ft @ .001".
Additional anodes can be ordered separately.
The new part A & B brighteners are used for initial bath makeup.
Occasionally adding very small amounts of copper brightener part B will ensure bright,
smooth results.
Actual consumption of part B is 4oz per 250 amp
YOU MUST SUPPLY
Power Supply
Copper Pipe for tank bar
Copper Wire to hang items
Small amount of electrical wire to make connections
1 pint [1/2 litre] of automotive battery acid is required per 1.5 gallons of copper plating solution.
Plugs for heater/s thermostat and pump if required
Heaters are usually supplied with a USA plug attached; this will need to be replaced for any heater that is required to run direct to 240 vac. Leave the USA plug on for any heater that has to be temperature controlled.
All heaters, thermostats and pumps are 240 volt unless clearly labelled otherwise.
