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Problem with nickel plating

Please help. I'm a hobbyist. my problem is that when I nickel plate a piece it doesn't become mirror finished. my solution consist of nickel sulphate + ammonium sulphate ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] + magnesium sulphate + boric acid,with a temperature of 38 °C. I got that formula from a book.

Gilbert Gosiaco
hobbyist - Manila, Philippines
2007

You are missing a brightener component. You also need the correct amperage per sq ft for the part and you need good agitation of the part or the solution for quality work.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
2007

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