Electroplating?

Posted by gone1951 On 2009/3/27 12:11:45

I have a 51 radio the has a rusty case. After cleaning the back cover there was not much left of the original plating. Has anyone tried to do their own electroplating? The process doesn't seem to be rocket science. What was the plating on the radio case. It looks like Cad plate or maybe zinc. As far as I can tell zinc would be pretty easy because zinc for the cathode is readily available at boating supply stores and the electrolyte is mostly table vinegar.


Has anyone tried it with any degree of success?