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Lacquering on plated plastic component

2002

Can you please tell me the process of lacquering on plated plastic (PC ABS) component. Mainly we are failing on the adhesion test after lacquering.

Thanks in advance,

Manish
- Pune, India

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What metals are you plating onto the plastic, Manish? If nickel-chrome, why would you lacquer?

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002

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2002

Hello Manish,

There are several routes to your question.

1) Dip application.
2) Spray application

The materials are:
PU
Acrylic
Mixed PU acrylic

Your enquiry does not carry much info on end use or the type of plating, nor do you mention whether it is a 2 wheeler part or a consumer durable part and what test standards are you trying to meet.

Good luck,

Asif Nurie [deceased]
- New Delhi, India
With deep regret we sadly advise that Asif passed away on Jan 24, 2016