Summary for black plating on stainless steel Discussion
Black plating on stainless steel is discussed as a finish that must survive crimping without peeling and pass a 78-hour salt spray test. The original question asks whether any type of plating can be applied to stainless steel for an automotive use. Ted Mooney, P.E. suggests trying electrophoretic paint, noting that it is not strictly plating but may meet the performance need. No other plating methods or detailed process steps are offered in the thread, so the practical takeaway is limited: the discussion points toward e-coat as a possible alternative rather than confirming a true black plating solution for stainless steel under those conditions.
Q. I would like to know the possibilities of black plating (Any type of plating) on Stainless steel.
While crimping process, plating should not peel off and withstand solt spray test for 78 hrs.
Kindly give your suggestion on the above subject.
Thanks & regards
Asps Selvam
automobile industries – Bangalore, Karnataka, India
2004
A. Try electrophoretic paint. Its not strictly plating, but it may do the job.
Trevor Crichton
R&D practical scientist
Chesham, Bucks, UK
2004
Q. In addition to being Hard, Salt-spray-resistant; the plating should be CONDUCTIVE electrically. That is our additional requirement. Basic plating preferred is Cd over E’less Ni…..
P. Bapat
– Pune, India
2007
A. Hi Bapat. To plate onto stainless steel you need to start with a Wood’s Nickel Strike ⇦ huh?. Because of that, following up with black nickel plating might be your best approach.
Luck & Regards,
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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