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Satin Finish Over Chrome Plate

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Is there an "easy" way to obtain a satin finish on a chrome plated part? Would prefer a chrome plating post-treatment..

George Brackett III
- Utica, NY

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George,

Use a nickel solution without brighner and chromeplate over the nickel deposit.

regards

Anders Sundman     surface finishing engineer Sweden

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A nickel without brighners is not what one calls "satin". For satin deposit you need some special additives in the plating solution.

Plating on chrome, I don't think so!

Sara Michaeli     chemical process supplier Israel

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There is a nickel plating process call Pearl Bright which produces a very even satin type of finish.

You then need to chrome plate over the Pearl bright.

The product is made by Enthone

Good Luck

Mark C
- Australia

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You see Ted, I am improving with time... :)

I did not mention that pearl bright is manufactured by Enthone as I am connected to them. It took some one from Australia to mention it.

Sara Michaeli     chemical process supplier Israel