The G.S.P Hobby Series Gold Plating Kit for Brush Plating and Mini Tanking is a specially adapted version of our standard G.S.P Troy Gold Plating Kit. Designed specifically for home hobbyists and non-professional users, this kit offers the exact same high-quality equipment found in our professional setups, allowing users to plate a 24k gold or bright silver finish over a variety of metals.
The key difference is in the chemistry: this version features our unique, cyanide-free G.S.P Hobby Series 24K Gold Plating Solution, alongside hobby use versions of some of the required prep solutions that are usually reserved for professional use. Because these formulas are optimised for non-commercial workspaces, they do not carry the purchase restrictions associated with professional-use-only chemicals. You get high-quality gear with safer, accessible solutions that deliver flawless results in your dedicated workspace.
This kit will allow you to seamlessly gold or silver plate larger items up to the size of a standard kettle using a brush plating technique, mini-tank (dip plate) small objects like coins for fast, even coverage, and pen plate intricate details with fine precision. You can work on a large variety of metals and as the equipment is portable, you can plate items in situ without even dismantling them.
Examples of items that can be transformed in gold or silver include: medals, sports trophies, antique metalwork, coins, and metal phone casings. The kit also allows for the restoration of luxury handbag hardware, clasps, buckles, and worn plating on jewellery* as well as the ability to gold plate car badges, emblems, and trim directly on the vehicle. Users may also update installed bathroom taps, kitchen fixtures, and architectural hardware.
Plating over copper, brass, or silver? You will benefit from the inclusion of nickel and copper in this kit, applying these base layers first prevents metal migration, ensuring your final gold or silver layer stays vibrant, adheres perfectly, and resists wear over time.
At the heart of the kit is the compact yet highly capable 2.25A Portable Plating Plug. While optimised for the included Hobby Series formulas, this power source is fully compatible with finishes like rhodium and platinum which can be puchased separately, allowing your setup to grow with your skills.
Your kit also comes complete with our 5 Point Support Package.
Please note: if you are looking to tank plate larger items, plate onto aluminium, mild steel, or plate onto non-conductive surfaces such as plastic, please see the products listed in the G.S.P Recruit / G.S.P Prodigy range.
*If you have items made of copper, silver or brass which are intended to be worn as jewellery, then you will need to additionally purchase palladium plating solution to prevent migration, since nickel cannot be used in jewellery due to the potential of allergies.
Photo shows standard G.S.P Troy Gold Plating Kit - this version includes hobby versions of 3 of the solutions, please see contents tab for full list of what is included.
