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12 ct. hard gold plating over copper item

I am facing problem in process of 12 ct. gold hard gold plating over bright copper article. I am unable to get pale-yellow colour. Can any one suggest me the process?

MANISH TYAGI
- Delhi, India

A little copper contamination in your bath will create a reddish tint in your gold deposit. Try plating your copper with nickel first.

Neil Bell
Red Sky Plating

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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