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"At-home" Tin-Zinc Electroplating System brings a brilliant shine to your dull auto parts.
Adds a brilliant chrome-like finish to brass, copper and steel parts
Also adds a corrosion-resistant, protective plating
Easy enough to do at home
99.95% Tin anode
Electroplating is easier than you think when you use the Eastwood Tin-Zinc Electroplating System. It brings back the original brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts.
This kit solves problems of sending parts out to expensive plating shops, or storing dangerous chemicals by allowing you to conveniently plate almost any metal part at home. This system brings a brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts with a corrosion-resistant, protective plating resembling chrome but without the expense, hassles or hazards. Electroplating uses electric current to pull small amounts of metal from the positively charged tin-zinc anode bar through electrolyte solution and onto the negatively charged piece to be plated. The anode bar will last through dozens of parts.
What's Included
The Tin-Zinc Plating Kit includes: 2 quarts of electrolyte (plating solution), anode bar, battery holder, funnel, a 100 gram tube of Autosol polish, an electroplating brush, goggles, and complete instructions.
Always use the Tin-Zinc Electroplating System in a well ventilated area. The electrolyte solution contains Sulphuric Acid. Wear eye and skin protection. Keep a source of clean water nearby to immediately rinse off any splash.
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We recommend PRE Painting Prep (10041 Z) and Rust Remover (16027). Diamond Clear Gloss for Bare Metal (10200Z) be applied after plating for improved durability. Nitrile gloves to protect your hands are also needed.
This kit will plate steel, brass, & copper (no aluminum or die cast). Parts must be thoroughly degreased and derusted before plating. (We recommend PRE Painting Prep (10041z) to thoroughly clean the bare metal part. A clear coat like Diamond Clear Gloss for Bare Metal (10200Z) will improve durability. The Plating Solution typically has a cloudy appearance, and should in no way inhibit performance. Agitate slightly before plating. Store Electrolyte in it's original chemical container and place in a sealed plastic bag, between 55 & 95 degrees F. Use in well ventilated area. Avoid contact with electrolyte.
Rated 5 out of
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Rman from
Worked great on bolts and nuts! Highly RecommendedCost effective and worked great to plate bolts and nuts that were previously treated with cadmium (now band). Just don't polish and it matches cadmium well. I used a 3V DC 2 amp wall power supply to avoid batteries too.
Date published: 2025-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stormin from
Great productI purchased this kit because the acid and zinc bar were worn out from years of use. This new kit works much better than my original kit. It plates nuts in about 30 seconds and bolts in a minute. It is a great value for money.
Date published: 2023-08-11
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave from
Good product. Easy.Works well. Forgiving on used parts. Lasts a decent amount of cycles.
Date published: 2023-05-27
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave from
Works GreatWorks great, and price is good too. I plate many pieces of hardware with this product
Date published: 2022-10-14
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nikki Sixx from
Happy PlaterI loved this product. I tried out a couple of pieces and I loved the ease of it and the finish.
Date published: 2022-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rich R from
Great item.I've used this item many times over the years with great results.
I’m looking for something to replate yellow zinc nuts/bolts/brackets on automotive engines. Can this do yellow zinc color?
Asked by: Mike
The Eastwood Electroplating System Tin Zinc is designed to restore the original brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts, providing a finish that closely resembles cadmium plating. However, it does not produce a yellow zinc finish. The system is specifically for tin-zinc electroplating, which results in a silver-like finish .
If you are specifically looking for a yellow zinc finish, this kit would not meet your needs. You may need to explore other plating systems or coatings designed for yellow zinc finishes.
Answered by: Greg A Tech Advisor
Date published: 2025-03-27
I see the question was asked 5 years ago, but not adequately answered: WHERE'S THE ZINC? The solution contains tin, and the anode is described as pure tin, so why is this call Tin-Zinc plating? Am I missing something? I actually want pure tin plating..
Asked by: JohnB
This system uses a tin-zinc anode bar, which is almost completely tin.
Answered by: Max S
Date published: 2025-02-19
I have one of your zink plating kits that I have been using for several years to plate hardware for motorcycle restorations. I really would like to stop buying batteries. Can I use a 3 - 5 volt, 1 amp power supply?
Asked by: Kenny
Another user said he used an AC to DC power supply on 3 V at 2 AMPS … I came here to find out the same thing
Answered by: Shopp dawg
Date published: 2023-10-10
I want to plate nuts, bolts and other auto hardware. I degrease the hardware and derust it in a bath of diluted phosporic acid and throughly rinse. ?'s - 1. Will phosphoric acid comprmise the process? 2. Can I susbstiture nickel with the process?
Asked by: KeithsMGs
"At-home" Tin-Zinc Electroplating System brings a brilliant shine to your dull auto parts.
Adds a brilliant chrome-like finish to brass, copper and steel parts
Also adds a corrosion-resistant, protective plating
Easy enough to do at home
99.95% Tin anode
Electroplating is easier than you think when you use the Eastwood Tin-Zinc Electroplating System. It brings back the original brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts.
I have no experience replacing nickel.
not sure about the Phosphoric acid interrupting the process.
This kit solves problems of sending parts out to expensive plating shops, or storing dangerous chemicals by allowing you to conveniently plate almost any metal part at home. This system brings a brilliant luster to properly prepared metal parts with a corrosion-resistant, protective plating resembling chrome but without the expense, hassles or hazards. Electroplating uses electric current to pull small amounts of metal from the positively charged tin-zinc anode bar through electrolyte solution and onto the negatively charged piece to be plated. The anode bar will last through dozens of parts.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2024-08-06
How many SQ. inches will the 2 D size batteries plate?
Could be you switch out the zinc tin anode for just a regular zinc anode?
Asked by: Ryan
The kits are complete and we cannot brake them up or make changes
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-07-14
Will this plate a bumper
Asked by: Marinenorm
It will, plate any metal although you'll need a large trough to dip the entire bumper in. The amount liquid to cover the entire part, will be required.
This will not give the appearance of a Chrome bumper.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-02-14
I noticed some rust inside the fuel filler and vent tube on my 1986 GMC C1500. After removing the rust, will the Tin-Zinc Electroplating System keep the rust from coming back? And how well will the plating stand up to continuous contact with fuel?
Asked by: Brian
We do not recommend this product for an application that will be exposed to constant submersion to fuel.
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