Our G.S.P Nickel Plating Solution is essential for plating over certain metals such as copper, brass, bronze, and silver. These metals are known to defuse through the top plate, causing a visible discoloration, but if a barrier plate of nickel is applied, then your chosen finish will maintain its shine without any risk of this happening.
As part of our Mirror-Tech range, the G.S.P Nickel Plating Solution has the ability, when tank plated using our 10A SmartAmp Plating Machine, to create its own mirror finish without relying on a highly polished substrate. This is utilised most, when plating nickel over aluminium which has been prepared with our G.S.P AllyCu Solution. It is also a vital factor in electroforming, as this always includes copper and therefore will require a nickel barrier plate. The solution does not require heating, though larger tanks (above 5 litres) will benefit from a heater.
For optimum performance, tank plate with our Nickel Anodes or brush plate with our G.S.P Brush Plating Probes.
Please note: Nickel cannot be used as a barrier plate on items that will be close to the skin, as it is known to cause skin allergies.
For jewellery items, we recommend using our G.S.P Palladium Solution instead. For pen, brush and tank plating see: G.S.P Palladium Plating Solution. For purely tank plating applications, see: G.S.P Palladium Plating Solution (Tank Plating Only) 1 Litre.
*Professional / Business Users Only - please see Technical Specs section of product description for purchasing details.
For non-professional nickel plating please see: G.S.P Hobby Series Nickel Plating Solution
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