{"id":15346,"date":"2024-04-03T02:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T01:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/chrome-kit-caswell-copychrome\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T02:22:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T01:22:42","slug":"chrome-kit-caswell-copychrome","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/chrome-kit-caswell-copychrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Chrome Kit Caswell Copychrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Caswell Copy Chrome\u2122 Chrome Chrome Kit &#8211; Self Chrome Plating<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>All 2 liter kits are now delivered as a 3 liter kit!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">From now on, you get 3 liters of electrolyte instead of 2 liters as standard \u2013 for the same price!<br \/>\nThat means a bigger pool, more workspace, and more options for your projects.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">(each 3 liter kit comes with a larger 3.8 liter bucket + 1 extra liter electrolyte)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Complete chrome sealant to quickly apply a chrome-like finish to various metals. Caswell Copy Chrome\u2122 is not hard chrome, but delivers a durable chrome look without the complex Cr(VI) chrome baths. The process is easy to set up, which makes chrome plating easy, and gives a high-gloss result. For a &#8220;showroom chrome&#8221; look, Caswell recommends copper + nickel as underlayments, but this is not required: you can also apply Copy Chrome\u2122 directly to steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel (and to aluminum after <a href=\"\/\/aluminium-ontroest-en-ets-vloeistof\/\">zincate<\/a>). Chrome plating parts yourself is therefore very easy with this simple chrome system.    <\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>3 litres<\/li>\n<li>6 litres<\/li>\n<li>12 litres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Included in this kit<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Bucket<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chroom-elektrolyt-caswell-copy-chrome\/\">Caswell Copy Chrome\u2122 Electrolyte<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/nickel-and-copy-chrome-brightener\/\">Copy Chrome\u2122 brightener<\/a> (dosing syringe included)<\/li>\n<li>2 \u00d7 <a href=\"\/kobalt-anode\/\">Copy Chrome\u2122 anodes (cobalt)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 x anode filter cloth<\/li>\n<li>Anode connection cable<\/li>\n<li>Circulation pump<\/li>\n<li>2 meters of 0.5mm copper wire for hanging workpieces<\/li>\n<li>2 x 20 cm titanium wire 2 mm for hanging anodes<\/li>\n<li>Nylon rod with clamps for hanging workpieces<\/li>\n<li>Liquid filter<\/li>\n<li>Gloves<\/li>\n<li>Clear manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Don&#8217;t have a power supply yet? View the suitable <a href=\"\/eleshop-labvoeding-30v-10a\/\">lab power supply (30V\/10A)<\/a> here. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Features of Copy Chrome\u2122 kit<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Single-layer chrome plating possible on steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel (aluminum after <a href=\"\/\/aluminium-ontroest-en-ets-vloeistof\/\">Zincate<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>For &#8220;showroom chrome&#8221;: first copper + nickel as underlays<\/li>\n<li>Supplied with original <a href=\"http:\/\/caswellplating.com\/copy-chrome-6-x-6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caswell Copy Chrome\u2122 anodes<\/a> (cobaltanodes)<\/li>\n<li>Recommended current density: 0.05 amps per 10 cm\u00b2<\/li>\n<li>pH range: 3.5 \u2013 4.5<\/li>\n<li>Process duration: 15\u201330+ minutes (depending on application\/layer thickness)<\/li>\n<li>Agitation: pump or air<\/li>\n<li>Temperature: works from room temperature; optimal \u00b143 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>brightener: starting dose approx. 80 ml\/L; periodic refills for lasting shine<\/li>\n<li>Long shelf life with proper maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Chrome plating parts yourself \u2013 step-by-step plan<\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Fill a suitable plastic or glass tank with Copy Chrome\u2122 electrolyte.<\/li>\n<li>Add the Copy Chrome\u2122 brightener according to the manual (starting dose, later periodically topping up).<\/li>\n<li>Hang two cobalt anodes in the bath, insert the anode filter cloths and turn on agitation (pump or air).<\/li>\n<li>Heat the bath: 21\u201343 \u00b0C (optimal results around 43 \u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>Connect the red plus of the power supply to the anodes; Leave the power supply off.<\/li>\n<li>Clean and degrease the workpiece thoroughly, hang it on the nylon rod in the electrolyte, and connect the black minus of the power supply to the workpiece.<\/li>\n<li>Measure the surface to be chromed and set the power supply to 0.05 amps per 10 cm\u00b2. Turn on the power and let the process run until the desired layer is reached (guide values: \u00b115 min decorative, \u00b130 min tool, \u00b160 min heavier work). <\/li>\n<li>Rinse and dry the workpiece; Optionally, you can preserve with wax or a clear coat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caswell Copychrome chrome kit for quick and easy chrome plating yourself<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":15347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"parent_description":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Caswell Copy Chrome\u2122 Chrome Chrome Kit - Self Chrome Plating<\/h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>All 2 liter kits are now delivered as a 3 liter kit!<\/strong><\/span>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">From now on, you get 3 liters of electrolyte instead of 2 liters as standard \u2013 for the same price!\nThat means a bigger pool, more workspace, and more options for your projects.<\/span>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">(each 3 liter kit comes with a larger 3.8 liter bucket + 1 extra liter electrolyte)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Complete chrome sealant to quickly apply a chrome-like finish to various metals. Caswell Copy Chrome\u2122 is not hard chrome, but delivers a durable chrome look without the complex Cr(VI) chrome baths. The process is easy to set up, which makes chrome plating easy, and gives a high-gloss result. For a \"showroom chrome\" look, Caswell recommends copper + nickel as underlayments, but this is not required: you can also apply Copy Chrome\u2122 directly to steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel (and to aluminum after <a href=\"\/\/aluminium-ontroest-en-ets-vloeistof\/\">zincate<\/a>). Chrome plating parts yourself is therefore very easy with this simple chrome system.    <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n \t<li>3 litres<\/li>\n \t<li>6 litres<\/li>\n \t<li>12 litres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Included in this kit<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n \t<li>Bucket<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chroom-elektrolyt-caswell-copy-chrome\/\">Caswell Copy Chrome\u2122 Electrolyte<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/nickel-and-copy-chrome-brightener\/\">Copy Chrome\u2122 brightener<\/a> (dosing syringe included)<\/li>\n \t<li>2 \u00d7 <a href=\"\/kobalt-anode\/\">Copy Chrome\u2122 anodes (cobalt)<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>2 x anode filter cloth<\/li>\n \t<li>Anode connection cable<\/li>\n \t<li>Circulation pump<\/li>\n \t<li>2 meters of 0.5mm copper wire for hanging workpieces<\/li>\n \t<li>2 x 20 cm titanium wire 2 mm for hanging anodes<\/li>\n \t<li>Nylon rod with clamps for hanging workpieces<\/li>\n \t<li>Liquid filter<\/li>\n \t<li>Gloves<\/li>\n \t<li>Clear manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Don't have a power supply yet? View the suitable <a href=\"\/eleshop-labvoeding-30v-10a\/\">lab power supply (30V\/10A)<\/a> here. <\/p>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Features of Copy Chrome\u2122 kit<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n \t<li>Single-layer chrome plating possible on steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel (aluminum after <a href=\"\/\/aluminium-ontroest-en-ets-vloeistof\/\">Zincate<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li>For \"showroom chrome\": first copper + nickel as underlays<\/li>\n \t<li>Supplied with original <a href=\"http:\/\/caswellplating.com\/copy-chrome-6-x-6.html\">Caswell Copy Chrome\u2122 anodes<\/a> (cobaltanodes)<\/li>\n \t<li>Recommended current density: 0.05 amps per 10 cm\u00b2<\/li>\n \t<li>pH range: 3.5 \u2013 4.5<\/li>\n \t<li>Process duration: 15\u201330+ minutes (depending on application\/layer thickness)<\/li>\n \t<li>Agitation: pump or air<\/li>\n \t<li>Temperature: works from room temperature; optimal \u00b143 \u00b0C<\/li>\n \t<li>brightener: starting dose approx. 80 ml\/L; periodic refills for lasting shine<\/li>\n \t<li>Long shelf life with proper maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Chrome plating parts yourself \u2013 step-by-step plan<\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n \t<li>Fill a suitable plastic or glass tank with Copy Chrome\u2122 electrolyte.<\/li>\n \t<li>Add the Copy Chrome\u2122 brightener according to the manual (starting dose, later periodically topping up).<\/li>\n \t<li>Hang two cobalt anodes in the bath, insert the anode filter cloths and turn on agitation (pump or air).<\/li>\n \t<li>Heat the bath: 21\u201343 \u00b0C (optimal results around 43 \u00b0C).<\/li>\n \t<li>Connect the red plus of the power supply to the anodes; Leave the power supply off.<\/li>\n \t<li>Clean and degrease the workpiece thoroughly, hang it on the nylon rod in the electrolyte, and connect the black minus of the power supply to the workpiece.<\/li>\n \t<li>Measure the surface to be chromed and set the power supply to 0.05 amps per 10 cm\u00b2. Turn on the power and let the process run until the desired layer is reached (guide values: \u00b115 min decorative, \u00b130 min tool, \u00b160 min heavier work). <\/li>\n \t<li>Rinse and dry the workpiece; Optionally, you can preserve with wax or a clear coat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>"},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1060,1081],"product_tag":[1062,1001],"class_list":{"0":"post-15346","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-copy-chrome","7":"product_cat-electroplating-kits","8":"product_tag-chromium","9":"product_tag-glue","10":"product_shipping_class-normal-package","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"sale","15":"taxable","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-variable","19":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/15346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15346"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=15346"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=15346"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/verzinkshop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=15346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}