| Gold plate finishing? [message #13383] Fri, 04 June 2010 15:53 UTC |
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I've ordered a bunch of stuff with the gold plate finish, but they have not arrived yet. A friend received a bunch, and reported that the finish was "dull". Any tips on polishing up gold-plated items? One would have to be careful to avoid wearing through the coating, I would think.
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| Re: Gold plate finishing? [message #13384 is a reply to message #13383 ] Fri, 04 June 2010 17:15 UTC |
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I ordered mine the first day it was announced, and just received it yesterday. So it takes some time. I didn't find mine to be dull http://www.shapeways.com/model/118907/gold_heart_ring.html
I'll ask my Aunt tomorrow about polishing. She's a Jeweler. So I should have something for you Monday.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: Gold plate finishing? [message #13435 is a reply to message #13383 ] Mon, 07 June 2010 12:18 UTC |
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All polishing for plated parts needs to be done before the plating procedure. The final shine will only be as good as the pre-plated surface condition and you will most certainly remove the gold if you use any abrasive materials coarser than a jewelers "rouge cloth."
-G
"Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art."
Leonardo da Vinci
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| Re: Gold plate finishing? [message #13638 is a reply to message #13435 ] Sat, 12 June 2010 22:38 UTC |
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The finish is no different than the stainless steel finish for the most part. The bit that gets cut off and polished where the brass sprue has gone in is a little duller than the stainless steel version, but overall it's not much different. And even though I say it's "duller", its not dull, just has a slightly different "satin" kind of quality to it.
sn
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