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Finally got the plating done, wow, what an experience uncovering old plating and finding hidden gems underneath and then making it all as new. Clear cadmium, nickel and a little yellow cadmium. The nickel pieces turned out to be brass jewels. Ended up finishing the surface of those pieces by hand to get the right brightness. Challenges included lead solder, silver solder, white metal threaded inserts (these dissolve almost instantly in acid) and getting the right surface finish, clear cadmium being the most difficult of all plating types I do. What a great job this was.




























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