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Item # 10049Z BRAND: Eastwood

Eastwood Electroplating System Tin Zinc

Brings back the original brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts
Brings back the original brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts
Eastwood Electroplating System Tin Zinc is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 48.
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Brings back the original brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts

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Description

"At-home" Tin-Zinc Electroplating System brings a brilliant shine to your dull auto parts.

  • Adds a brilliant chrome-like finish to brass, copper and steel parts
  • Also adds a corrosion-resistant, protective plating
  • Easy enough to do at home
  • 99.95% Tin anode

Electroplating is easier than you think when you use the Eastwood Tin-Zinc Electroplating System. It brings back the original brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts.



This kit solves problems of sending parts out to expensive plating shops, or storing dangerous chemicals by allowing you to conveniently plate almost any metal part at home. This system brings a brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts with a corrosion-resistant, protective plating resembling chrome but without the expense, hassles or hazards. Electroplating uses electric current to pull small amounts of metal from the positively charged tin-zinc anode bar through electrolyte solution and onto the negatively charged piece to be plated. The anode bar will last through dozens of parts.

Warranty

90 Day

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Contents

The Tin-Zinc Plating Kit includes: 2 quarts of electrolyte (plating solution), anode bar, battery holder, funnel, a 100 gram tube of Autosol polish, an electroplating brush, goggles, and complete instructions.

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Instructions

Click here for product instructions

Safety Information

Always use the Tin-Zinc Electroplating System in a well ventilated area. The electrolyte solution contains Sulphuric Acid. Wear eye and skin protection. Keep a source of clean water nearby to immediately rinse off any splash.

Accessories

We recommend PRE Painting Prep (10041 Z) and Rust Remover (16027). Diamond Clear Gloss for Bare Metal (10200Z) be applied after plating for improved durability. Nitrile gloves to protect your hands are also needed.

Application Tips

This kit will plate steel, brass, & copper (no aluminum or die cast). Parts must be thoroughly degreased and derusted before plating. (We recommend PRE Painting Prep (10041z) to thoroughly clean the bare metal part. A clear coat like Diamond Clear Gloss for Bare Metal (10200Z) will improve durability. The Plating Solution typically has a cloudy appearance, and should in no way inhibit performance. Agitate slightly before plating. Store Electrolyte in it's original chemical container and place in a sealed plastic bag, between 55 & 95 degrees F. Use in well ventilated area. Avoid contact with electrolyte.

Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product I purchased this kit because the acid and zinc bar were worn out from years of use. This new kit works much better than my original kit. It plates nuts in about 30 seconds and bolts in a minute. It is a great value for money.
Date published: 2023-08-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good product. Easy. Works well. Forgiving on used parts. Lasts a decent amount of cycles.
Date published: 2023-05-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works Great Works great, and price is good too. I plate many pieces of hardware with this product
Date published: 2022-10-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy Plater I loved this product. I tried out a couple of pieces and I loved the ease of it and the finish.
Date published: 2022-05-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great item. I've used this item many times over the years with great results.
Date published: 2021-08-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works as advertised. Followed instructions, plated rusty bolts on my 78 KZ650. Plated in a few minutes and came out like I had hoped. Very satisfied.
Date published: 2018-11-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from NICE SYSTEM HAVE USED IT FOR PLATING OF MULTIPLE PARTS DURING A RESTORATION IN THE FIRST FEW DAYS, WORKS GREAT
Date published: 2016-07-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this product This product coupled together with fast etch and a tumble take trash and makes treasure out of it.
Date published: 2016-06-14
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Questions & Answers

I want to plate nuts, bolts and other auto hardware. I degrease the hardware and derust it in a bath of diluted phosporic acid and throughly rinse. ?'s - 1. Will phosphoric acid comprmise the process? 2. Can I susbstiture nickel with the process?

Asked by: KeithsMGs
"At-home" Tin-Zinc Electroplating System brings a brilliant shine to your dull auto parts. Adds a brilliant chrome-like finish to brass, copper and steel parts Also adds a corrosion-resistant, protective plating Easy enough to do at home 99.95% Tin anode Electroplating is easier than you think when you use the Eastwood Tin-Zinc Electroplating System. It brings back the original brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts. I have no experience replacing nickel. not sure about the Phosphoric acid interrupting the process. This kit solves problems of sending parts out to expensive plating shops, or storing dangerous chemicals by allowing you to conveniently plate almost any metal part at home. This system brings a brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts with a corrosion-resistant, protective plating resembling chrome but without the expense, hassles or hazards. Electroplating uses electric current to pull small amounts of metal from the positively charged tin-zinc anode bar through electrolyte solution and onto the negatively charged piece to be plated. The anode bar will last through dozens of parts.
Answered by: GeneB
Date published: 2023-09-20

How many SQ. inches will the 2 D size batteries plate?

Asked by: Dennis
https://www.eastwood.com/images/pdf/10049ZQ_inst_2.pdf
Answered by: GeneB
Date published: 2023-09-13

Could be you switch out the zinc tin anode for just a regular zinc anode? 

Asked by: Ryan
The kits are complete and we cannot brake them up or make changes
Answered by: GeneB
Date published: 2023-07-14

Will this plate a bumper

Asked by: Marinenorm
It will, plate any metal although you'll need a large trough to dip the entire bumper in. The amount liquid to cover the entire part, will be required. This will not give the appearance of a Chrome bumper.
Answered by: GeneB
Date published: 2023-02-14

I noticed some rust inside the fuel filler and vent tube on my 1986 GMC C1500. After removing the rust, will the Tin-Zinc Electroplating System keep the rust from coming back? And how well will the plating stand up to continuous contact with fuel?

Asked by: Brian
We do not recommend this product for an application that will be exposed to constant submersion to fuel.
Answered by: ZachC
Date published: 2022-03-02

Is this kid good for chrome plating control arms/trailing arms/valve covers/ coil springs??

Asked by: LowridingPeter726
Yes, this will work but additional solution and a stronger battery would be needed for components of this magnitude.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2023-08-07

Could you take out the tin annode and replace with nickels to nickel plate a part? I have some potentiometer tuners I want to satin nickel plate. 

Asked by: Youredone82
I do. I use an Ac to DC converter for my power source and do around 3 volts and 2 amps. I dip until the gummy slag builds, rinse clean with brass brush and dip again until a bright shine. Then polish. Nickel is harder brighter and has less friction thanks zinc. It is less flexible though.
Answered by: eric
Date published: 2021-06-08

Do you recommend for small carburetor? Fuel resistant

Asked by: Td91
This kit could certainly be used for the application in reference and it would be impervious to fluids and fuel.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2023-01-21
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Eastwood Electroplating System Tin Zinc
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