Durston
DURSTON 14K GOLD COLOR PLATING SOLUTION
Product details
Description
Durston's 14K Gold Plating Solution delivers professional-grade results without cyanide hazards. This advanced formula produces a consistent, durable 14k gold finish that resists corrosion on silver and brass while maintaining its rich colour over extended periods. The slower oxidation rate ensures lasting quality, even months after application. Engineered for jewelers who demand reliability, it performs exceptionally well on precision repair work and smaller projects. Heat activation unlocks optimal colour development, and the solution maintains stability indefinitely with proper storage. Choose a safer, environmentally responsible plating medium that never compromises on finish quality.
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Gold Content |
0.2g |
| Anode Required |
Stainless Steel (at surface area ratio of 2:1 of anodic surface) |
| Suitable for |
Rack or Barrel plating |
| Bath Size |
500ml to 2 litres |
| ph |
7.5 – 8.5 |
| Plating Temperature |
45 – 50 degrees C (115 to 125 degrees F) |
| Rectifier Requirement |
DC; minimum 10v, minimum 3amps up to 10amps. Low Ripple. |
| Deposition Speed |
0.15 micron in 40 seconds |
| Thickness |
up to 0.5 micron |
Plating basics The rhodium and gold plating sequence with operating ranges.
Plating basics
The plating sequence
Plating only sticks to a perfectly clean surface, so most of the work happens before the piece goes into the plating bath.
- Finish and cleanPolish the piece completely, since plating shows every scratch. Remove polishing compound with ultrasonic cleaning and steam.
- ElectrocleanConnect the piece to the negative lead and a stainless steel anode to the positive lead in heated electrocleaner. This step is essential before rhodium.
- RinseRinse in distilled water to stop carrying cleaner into the next tank.
- ActivateDip in acid activator with no current, then rinse in distilled water again.
- PlatePiece on the negative lead, platinized titanium anode on the positive lead, at the voltage and time on the solution's data sheet.
- Recovery rinseRinse first in a still recovery rinse to save solution, then in clean distilled water.
- DrySteam or blow dry, and let the piece cool before handling.