Instructions for use of:

G.S.P Copper Strike Solution

Pen plating:

6 volts

Brush plating:

6 volts

Tank plating:

0.01 amps per cm²

Additional notes:

If Copper Strike is being used to seal zinc-based alloys or steels, tank plate at 0.01 amps per cm² for 10 minutes. You item will emerge a muddy, reddish brown colour which you should then follow with an electroforming step for 30 minutes in our G.S.P Electroforming Copper.

To allow for an easier experience when plating brass via brush plating, move the probe no slower than 3 swipes per second. If the copper surface that you have just deposited seems to disappear in a matter of minutes, this indicates that this grade of brass is not suited to the copper strike brush plating process. Instead, you may wish to brush plate with our G.S.P Electroforming Solution at 6 volts and polish back.

Description: 

Copper strike sealing prep chemical.

Use:

Used for sealing the surface of zinc to prepare it for plating with interim metals.

Plating modes?

Brush, tank

Does it require heating?

No

Is it suitable for use with G.S.P Brush Plating Probes?

Yes

How much coverage per litre?

Coverage is determined by anodes used.

Part of Mirror Tech System?

No, but this chemical is commonly followed by the Mirror-Tech process.

Additional information:

Also used to allow brush plating of nickel on certain types of brass.

Safety information:

This chemical is classed as hazardous, always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure that you read and follow the Safety Data Sheet supplied for details on how to stay safe.

Our latest safety guidelines for working with electroplating solutions can be found here: Health and Safety.

Professional Use Only Product Policy

This product is for Professional Users Only and is not available to the general public. Professional use is classed as the products being purchased for business use. This may be small business use, the business does not need to be VAT registered in order to qualify.

Purchase and Delivery Restrictions

This product is strictly intended for use by professionals. Gold Solutions Plating, in accordance with its obligations as a supplier, enforces these restrictions to ensure that only authorised individuals or businesses can acquire and use this product.

A business name and address relevant to the use of these materials must be supplied at checkout in order to purchase. Regulated substances must be delivered to a business address and cannot be delivered to purely residential premises. We will also not ship to Parcel Lockers or PO Boxes.

Verification Process

Customers purchasing restricted products will be contacted via email after sale or during the process of submitting an enquiry, and requested to complete a Professional Use Form. In addition, purchasers will be required to provide photo identification for the person buying on behalf of the business.

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The company reserves the right to cancel any transaction without warning if the purchaser offers clear evidence that the product or goods purchased are in fact for general public use and/or cannot complete the required ID check.

Acknowledgement of Professional Use

By completing the sale, the purchaser confirms that the product will be used only in a professional capacity.

If in any doubt, please contact us prior to purchase.