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Reddish brown coating on hand tools - 10/1/25

Anodising or Stannous sulfate - 7/16/25

GI sheet vs. CRCA for rust prevention and corrosion protection - 7/3/25

Coloring Nickel Plating - 6/7/25

Compatibility of aluminum and brass - 5/16/25

Aluminum posts embedded in concrete - 5/13/25

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Rust reappears after sand blasting - 9/30/25

Deburring of Aluminum components - 9/7/25

What is Shot Peening? - 8/4/25

Furniture maker needs super matte perfectly even surface on aluminum tubing - 6/2/25

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Rust Formation Post Phosphate Pressure Wash - 8/19/25

Yellow to brown stains after zinc phosphate - 8/19/25

Zinc Phosphating Problems & Solutions - 8/5/25

Need Zinc Chloride Wash Station RFQ open to all: Illinois - 6/2/25

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Masking During a Zinc Phosphating and Powder Coating Process - 7/23/25

Dual tone nickel + gold electroplating - 5/31/25

Masking for Selective Silver Plating - 3/8/25

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Passivating a nickel-plated part - 10/6/25

Electropolishing surfaces instruction - 10/2/25

Titanium coating on titanium - 9/21/25

Coloring Titanium in an Aluminum Anodizing Line Inquirer often helps others, so especially deserves our help - 9/20/25

Electropolishing and Chemical Etching Processes for Cobalt Chromium - 7/16/25

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Aluminum Welding Porosity -- Caused by Etching? - 10/14/25

Cloudy surface after clarification in nitric acid - 10/14/25

Chemical polishing defect (anodizing) - 10/3/25

Type 2 anodize color consistency - 10/3/25

How to Keep Anodized Aluminum Unsealed - 10/1/25

Black/gray pitting after anodize - help? :) - 9/29/25

Chem Film Rework plan - 9/20/25

Aluminum Anodizing flakes off after heating to 125 °C - 9/17/25

Clear Anodized 6061 -- Black Pitting in Bore - 9/13/25

3D Printed Aluminum Won't Anodize Black - 9/9/25

Magnesium electropolishing and annealing - 8/21/25

Phosphate Contamination in Nickel Acetate Seal - 8/18/25

Clear anodize has a yellow tint - 8/13/25

Rainbow effect / defect on anodized aluminum? - 8/5/25

Aluminum in the 1930's: "Deplated Finish" - 7/18/25

New Rectifier Can No Longer Hard Anodize 2XXX Aluminum without Burning - 7/5/25

Zirconization of anodized aluminum - 7/1/25

Ultrasonic rinsing after anodizing - 6/16/25

Black spots /shadow on anodized aluminum corners - 6/13/25

Anodizing Of Cast Aluminum (ADC12) - 6/12/25

White spots in anodizing of castings - 5/15/25

Anodizing of firearms. Refinishing AR15 receivers - 5/12/25

Passivation of Polished Aluminum - 5/12/25

Excess dye on surface of anodized parts - 5/3/25

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Need CAD finish RFQ Salem VA - 10/14/25

Corrosion of zinc plating after 55 days in transit - 10/13/25

Gold peel-off over high phosphorus electroless nickel - 10/10/25

Sulfamate nickel plating bath problem with growths - 10/10/25

Electroforming with Brass RFQ: Vadodara India - 10/10/25

Raising tensile strength in Nickel Sulfamate bath 2nd Rqst - 10/10/25

Zamac with high porosity; process is not able to cover the pores - 10/3/25

Acid Zinc Plating is Shiny & Bluish - 10/3/25

Egg Albumin concentration as electroforming separation aid? - 10/1/25

Plating Pd or Au on smooth polyimide film RFQ open to all: Minnesota - 10/1/25

Using Pre-Plated BeCu - 10/1/25

Boric Acid and Nickel Plating - 9/24/25

Ni-Cr Plating on Diecastings Blistered - 9/23/25

Black spots after copper coating - 9/22/25

Need solar absorber coatings -- black chrome or blue sputter coat RFQ open to all: Colorado - 9/21/25

Can you rework an ID on a titanium part by plating? - 9/20/25

Gold plating of 440A - 9/10/25

Random growths dots on Hard Chrome plating in HCD area - 9/9/25

Need Phosphor Bronze Plating Service RFQ open to all: California - 8/27/25

Copper is spontaneously depositing on rotogravure cylinders - 8/21/25

Thickness of copper strike when nickel plating diecast - 8/19/25

Tin plated parts are turning black - 8/14/25

Copper plating onto Silver isn't adhering properly - 8/6/25

How to nickel plate aluminum with good adhesion? - 8/5/25

Nickel-boron plating pitting problem in MEMS probe card - 7/31/25

Alkaline Zinc Barrel Plating -- Suggested current & time - 7/23/25

Copper plating steel grounding (earthing) rods - 7/23/25

Stain marks found on matte tin surface - 7/3/25

Nickel plating zamac die castings for bathroom fixtures - 7/1/25

Heavy Bronze Plating Is Delaminating - 6/25/25

Acid zinc plating Anodes - 6/20/25

What is the Composition of EPNS silverware? - 6/16/25

White streaks/patches, and spots, after Nickel Plating - 5/31/25

Blue Color Powder on Silver Plated Parts - 5/30/25

Acid Zinc Bath Contamination - 5/25/25

Titanium-Cadmium Plating Q&As, Problems & Solutions - 5/24/25

Acid zinc plating: Non coverage problem - 5/13/25

Gold/yellowing on non-chromated zinc plated Hull Cell panels - 5/13/25

Glycol contamination in alkaline zinc bath - 5/13/25

Alkaline zinc plating bath: How to remove carbonates: FAQs + Q&A Forum - 5/9/25

Electroplating wire with zinc/tin for Garment hangers - 5/7/25

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Recubrimiento acero alto carbon / Coating high carbon steel - 10/10/25

Problems Chrome Plating ABS Plastic - 7/13/25

Mirror finish spray chrome - topcoat yellowing - 7/6/25

Waviness problem in Nickel Chrome Plating on ABS Plastics - 5/18/25

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Need to TiN coat a circular blade, 90 mm dia x 2 mm thick - 200 pcs RFQ open to all: Murfreesboro, TN - 12/23/24

High Temperature PVD Coatings - 12/14/24

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Eliminate foam in galvanizing line - 10/17/25

How to calculate/measure the thickness of zinc coatings - 9/16/25

Triple Salt and Quadra Flux Densities? - 6/23/25

How to reduce shine of galvanizing - 6/5/25

Hot-Dip Galvanizing Kettles: how to build - 5/30/25

Hot-Dip Galvanizing: best Nickel and Aluminium content? - 5/13/25

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Gunsmith Blueing / Hot Bluing of Firearms - 10/6/25

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Nitriding/QPQ Assistance Please - 8/4/25

Geomet 750 Hp galvanizing - 8/6/25

Ferritic Nitrocarburizing has red color to it? - 6/15/25

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Electrodeposition/e-coating (CED) issues & problems - 9/20/25

Foam deposition on E-Coat/CED Parts - 7/24/25

CED coating process questions - 7/16/25

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Checklist for Powder Coating Preventative Maintenance - 9/10/25

Powder coating as maskant for Class I EN plating - 8/18/25

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Steel sealant for cold rolled countertop - 3/13/25

Want anti-pit solvent for Electrophoretic Lacquer - 12/4/24

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White finish for Stainless Steel Dental Crowns - 3/6/25

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Anti tarnish for copper coating on imitation jewellery - 9/20/25

Black zinc plating/chromate turns green - 9/11/25

Olive drab Chromate Coating - 6/6/25

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Hydrogen Embrittlement of Zinc Plated Wishbones? - 9/9/25

Hydrogen Embrittlement in Plating - 4/28/25

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Stripping Nickel From Kovar - 7/25/25

Removing/stripping TiN (Titanium Nitride) coatings - 5/18/25

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Analyze Chrome Plating Bath; Determine sulphates - 9/25/25

Zinc coating thickness vs. salt spray resistance - 9/23/25

Determination of hexavalent Chromium in Trivalent Chrome Plating solution - 6/17/25

What wavelength for testing Bonderite T-5900? - 6/2/25

Caustic Analysis -- Free Alkali vs. Total Alkali - 5/16/25

Analysis of alkaline zinc plating bath - 5/3/25

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Removal of Ammonia from Wastewater - 7/23/25

Spot test for cyanide in waste water - 1/26/25

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Is boric acid toxic? - 8/18/25

Health risks of smoking near nickel plating solutions - 7/28/25

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Need Racking Machine - Endura - 10/10/25

Algae, and Ventilation of Boric/Sulfuric Anodizing BAC5632 Inquirer often helps others, so especially deserves our help 2nd Rqst - 9/25/25

Brass V-blocks Overheating During Chrome Plating - 9/21/25

Hanson - VanWinkle - Munning (H-VW-M) / M & T Chemicals memories & memorabilia - 9/13/25

Barrel plating dangler problems and alternatives - 9/13/25

Why Anodizing Uses a Hollow Copper Work Bar - 7/1/25

Cooling the Hot DI Seal after Anodizing for Deionization - 5/7/25

Cleaning up Chromic Acid Surface Contamination - 4/20/25

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Specification DS30000 - 7/23/25

Questions about military finishing spec. MIL-STD-171? - 5/24/25

Specification VW 13750 - 5/13/25

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What is Black Luster® Finish for Fasteners - 12/12/24

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3d printed Inconel 718 part turns blue in vacuum heat treatment - November 16

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Recycling gold from scrap PC boards - 10/15/25

Is this ore/rock Platinum, Palladium & Rhodium? A meteorite? - 10/2/25

Iridium Extraction from Coated Titanium Anodes - 8/5/25

Reverse electroplating for platinum recovery - 7/2/25

How many computers for one ounce of gold? - 6/24/25

Removing/Reclaiming Gold plating from watches, flatware, wheels - 6/9/25

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Nickel Plating Antique Wood Stove is Unsuccessful - 10/14/25

Brass electroplating for amateurs & students - 10/10/25

Steelcase Tanker Desk Restoration Tips - 10/5/25

304 Stainless Steel heat coloring inconsistencies - 10/1/25

Need Gillespie Antique Restorer - 9/27/25

How to tell whether its blued or painted - 9/27/25

Removing oxidation from bronze gravemarkers - 9/13/25

Damaged finish on copper table - 9/3/25

Why is this penny silver? - 8/30/25

Green bubbling from silver plated brass cane handle - 8/21/25

Need info on zinc brightener - 8/18/25

Protection for outdoor sculptures and statues - 8/6/25

Sawdust Patination Technique for Large Objects - 8/6/25

Painting cast iron fountains, Restoring rusty fountains - 8/3/25

Nickel plating my Taurus pt92 AF - 8/3/25

Penny isn't copper color - what do I have? - 7/26/25

Remove Water Stain from Teak - 7/11/25

Copper/Aluminum interaction problem in swimming pool - 5/25/25

Need White Gold Plating on a Ring RFQ open to all: Louisiana - 5/16/25

White Gold Ring vs. Sterling Silver Ring - 5/1/25

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Chemical Drop/Black Spot on Alkaline Zinc Plated Part - 9/8/25

Pure Cobalt Plating Problems & Solutions - 8/21/25

How to Calculate Plating Rate - 7/31/25

Need 20µ gold or silver coating on 50µ dia. spherical magnets RFQ open to all: Southampton, UK - 5/7/25

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Electroplating science fair project - 3/22/25

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Restoring Bronze Statue RFQ open to all: Maryland - 9/9/25

Protecting copper work for a gallery exhibition - 9/1/25

Need gold plating of small objects RFQ: Brooklyn, NY - 8/7/25

Emmy is corroding and flaking - 5/5/25

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Toxic effects of boric acid on animals from ants to feral cats - 9/17/25

It's not a lamp base, it's a font holder - 9/9/25

Need sweet spirits of nitre (the traditional folk medicine) - 8/20/25

Sterling silver vs. silver plate -- How to tell? - 7/5/25

Want Stiffel Lamp to Work RFQ open to all: Washington, USA - 7/1/25

Removing rust on Buddy L pressed steel car - 6/23/25

Copper Tubing for Internal Natural Gas? - 6/16/25

Antique iceboxes & refrigerators - 6/9/25

Barber Chair Restoration Q&A's and Successes - 6/2/25

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