Nickel plating

Thanks, Frank. The problem is that the COST is $59 each for the plating. The material cost difference on stainless was less than that. The stainless might not be as pretty, but it's functionality is far better than the zinc. It does have me thinking in a different direction, though.

Bill, here's the direct youtube link :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaUjtd345Wk
 
There are two types of nickel plating , electrolytic and electroless .But any type of plating requires a chemically clean surface !!! Otherwise you attract peeling .I would suggest using stainless steel ,it would save lots of trouble !
 
Nickel "balls" can be placed in an anode basket which should be covered with a cloth bag. A Watt's Nickel bath (NiSO4) or a Wood's Nickel bath (NiCl2) is used for electro deposition. Electroplating Nickel does not cover the low current density areas (recesses) well. An electroless Nickel process will yield a more uniform coat thickness between the high and low current density areas, and you don't need a rectifier for a power source.
 
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