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Remove goldplate from s.s. flatware

2006

We have been given an older 12 place setting of gold plated stainless steel flatware. The gold has totally come off portions of the knives & forks & is stained/worn on many of the other pieces. Is there a way to totally remove the remaining gold that isn't toxic for a homeowner? The set is quite nice & all the pieces are there.

Sheila Murland

2006

One reason gold is prized is because it is so inert. There is no chemical a homeowner can apply that will dissolve gold. You could take these to a plating shop for stripping, but it might be more cost effective to get them replated.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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