Chrome Electroplating Shapeways Plastic?

Discussion in 'Finishing Techniques' started by 376574_deleted, Jul 23, 2014.

  1. Does anyone know if you can electroplate plastic prints from Shapeways at all? If so, which plastic materials can you electroplate?
    Thanks so much!

    Oscar
     
  2. mkroeker
    mkroeker Well-Known Member
    See this and this thread - the material as such does not appear to be the problem, but achieving a sufficiently smooth surface might be, as the plating tends to make small pits more visible. Depending on your goals, metal effect paints could be an alternative.