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How to Remove Nickel Plating from SS
I have a part that's made from Stainless Steel and had been nickel plated. What's the best way of removing this Nickel Plating from this SS part?
Andy Ta
Engineer - Sunnyvale, California, USA
2007
2007
Probably best to have a plater do this.
If you have chemicals, EPA ID, hazmat & waste treatment permits & safety training: Nitric acid, 50 vol%, plus a bit of concentrated hydrogen peroxide added to prevent noxious red fumes. For small parts, use a 2-gallon polyethylene pail inside a 5-gallon pail. Pails with lids will allow storing the solution.
Ken Vlach [deceased]
- Goleta, California
Finishing.com honored Ken for his countless carefully researched responses. He passed away May 14, 2015.
Rest in peace, Ken. Thank you for your hard work which the finishing world, and we at finishing.com, continue to benefit from.
Thanks to Ted and Ken Vlach, I have the same problem as Andy Ta and use Ken method and it's works very well.This website really help me in my works.Well done, Guy.
Vincent Choo
- Malaysia
April 23, 2008
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