> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chuck Guzis > via cctalk > Sent: 20 July 2017 14:43 > To: Brent Hilpert via cctalk <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Removing Pitting and Rust From an Enclosure > > On 07/20/2017 12:02 AM, Brent Hilpert via cctalk wrote: > > > A copper layer can perform some filling and smoothing function in a plating > job. > > Its perhaps more significant purpose however (as I understand it in my > limited experience with having plating done*), is to provide an oxygen barrier > for the steel substrate. > > You can plate copper on steel to substantial thicknesses--it's often used as a > filler material--plate more than you need, machine it to spec, then plate over > with something durable (nickel is very common). > > It's not cheap and probably not a do-it-yourself affair. I don't know > how OCD you want to get over this, but it'll be expensive. > > You might also check out the finishing.com forum and caswellplating.com for > alternative approaches. > > --Chuck
I suppose really I want to stop any further corrosion and make it look at least presentable. I don't want to paint it, the finish is the usual silvery type finish (which I assume to be nickel) and I want to keep that. The biggest problem is the honeycomb grill on one side, that seems to be a bit corroded too, cleaning the rust off that with any kind of hand held abrasive is going to be pretty hard. I suspect the honeycomb may need to be sandblasted to get rid of the rust before electroplating. I will enquire with local companies about doing this work for me. Thanks Rob
