Our Replica Chrome Plating Kits are ideal for DIY enthusiasts, car and motorbike restorers who are looking to achieve a safe, chromium-free, mirror finish. For the best corrosion protection on steel items we recommend using copper as the middle layer of a triple plating process.
Replica Chrome Plating Kit
5L Kit Contents
- Chemicals: replica chrome electrolyte chemicals 5L, dry acid pickle salts 250g, GP1 alkaline cleaner 250g
- Electrical Connector: nickel anodes 300g, titanium wire, copper wire, blue and brown wire, crocodile clips, current controller
- Accessories: guide, 5L tank, tank heater, gloves, goggles
10L Kit Contents
- Chemicals: replica chrome electrolyte chemicals 10L, dry acid pickle salts 500g, GP1 alkaline cleaner 500g
- Electrical Connector: nickel anodes 300g, titanium wire, copper wire, blue and brown wire, crocodile clips, current controller
- Accessories: guide, 10L tank, tank heater, gloves, goggles
Ultimate Kit Contents
- Chemicals: replica chrome electrolyte chemicals 10L, dry acid pickle salts 1000g, GP1 alkaline cleaner 500g
- Electrical Connector: nickel anodes 400g, extra titanium wire, extra copper wire, blue and brown wire, crocodile clips, current controller
- Accessories: guide, 10L tank x3, tank heater, electrolyte circulation pump, gloves and goggles
Power supply if selected
- Longwei 10A precision variable power supply
Note:
Current controller, blue and brown wires are not included if power supply option is added.
If using the current controller you will need a DC power source to power the process.
You will also need distilled or deionised water to make up the electrolyte chemicals.
Our kits include two cleaning chemicals, our own Alkaline Cleaner formulation and an Acid Pickle. The GP1 Alkaline Cleaner can be used two ways: as a soak cleaner or an electrolytic cleaner. Using it as a soak cleaner, you would submerse you part in the solution to remove soils such as grease, oils and rust preventetives. If using electrolytically, it can be used to remove rust. Guides on how to do both are included in the kit. The acid pickle is also a cleaner but is vital in preparing the metal before plating. Submersing your item in the acid pickle removes some soils but more importantly slightly etches the surface, removing any oxides, giving a pristine surface ready for plating.
- This kit contains chemicals that are classed as hazardous, so please check out over the safety data sheets and contact us if you have any questions. As the chemicals are hazardous, we use a specialist courier that is able to carry parcels that are labelled as LQ (limited quantity [hazardous]). Buyers from outside the UK should contact us as we are unfortunately unable to send to some countries. For estimated shipping costs and more information, head over to our Policies page.
The kit is easy to use and safer than true chrome as it is based on a nickel alloy. The finish is bright and incredibly like chrome, it keeps its shine like chrome and is harder than nickel. You can easily get outstanding results on various metals including steel, iron, brass, copper. You can also plate on aluminium if used in conjunction with zincate.