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Electroplating is the electrochemical process of depositing a metallic coating on the base material of an object when it is immersed in a plating solution in such a manner that a suitable low voltage electric current flows through it, causing metallic coating to the attracted to the object to be plated. Chromium is available in a bright, shiny, mirror-like finish as well as soft stain finish. This versatile finish provides corrosion protection and good wear life as well as beauty. |
| CLEANER then RINSE | Work immersed in an alkaline cleaner to remove dirt, oil grease and natural oxide |
| NEUTRALIZER then RINSE | Work immersed in a mild acid bath to neutralize any traces of alkaline cleaner after rince |
| COPPER STRIKE | Flash with copper* |
| COPPER PLATE then RINSE | Deposit copper undercoat* |
| NEUTRALIZER then RINSE | Removal of excess copper |
| NICKEL then RINSE | Apply nickel plating |
| CHROME then RINSE | Apply chrome plating |
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