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shootist

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There is some outfit that I have seen on Ebay that will remove gold plating from items such as old ram and motherboards perhaps it could be used in reverse somehow. I believe the process works in a similar manner as that of a battery.
 

DJ_Quinn

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I know how to do it from a process standpoint but I haven't ever set up an electoplating operation. There are platers out there who will electroplate items for you.
 

cheese

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I've electroplated before by just using an ac/dc transformer, alligator clips, and battery electrolyte. I haven't tried it with gold yet, but it worked with copper and brass.
 

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I think gold plating is especially nasty because it uses a deadly poison in the process? Not sure if they've found a way around that, but I'm pretty sure that's how it used to be. Same goes for silver, but I think there are now more ways to plate silver out of a non toxic bath.
 

The Gemologist

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You can call a local jewelry repair person. Not a jewelry store, but someone who does local light manufacturing for the jewelry trade. Usually they're everywhere just tucked away. A typical plating job is $4-10. By using them you can save yourself time and money.
 

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