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Bit the bullet before Thanksgiving and ordered a Caswell copy cad zinc plating kit having heard good things about the company.

Was hoping to tackle the project over my Christmas break but currently still waiting for the order to ship.
First time I called (Dec 12th) they told me they were back ordered for chemicals, but they were expected Monday (16th), my order would go to the top of the list and would ship then.
Just called them a second time to be told anodes are on back order, again delivery expected Monday and my order would go to the top of the list to ship Monday.

Understand companies have supply issues but Caswell hasn't taken a nose dive I don't know about have they?
 
Let us know what happens Martin. I was just about to order a 2 part epoxy tank liner kit
 
I'm a long term Caswell's copy cad user, and my advice is to cancel your order. The "kit" is a bad value. All you need is the electrolyte chemicals, brightener, and whatever coloring chromates you need. I use yellow and blue, with blue being clear, that improves corrosion durability.

These chemicals are in stock. I ordered some recently and they shipped in about a week.

You will want a pail, with a nice sturdy lid. Buy some zinc anodes from a boat. I get mine from Amazon.

A motorcycle battery, with a couple different turn signals can be used for a power supply. Add signals, or remove, based on the need for more current flow. I put an amp meter in line. Or, watch for fizzing off the parts. You want a light fiz, but not crazy. Better yet, buy a cheap power supply from Amazon or eBay. That's what I use now, after several years with batteries. It's much more convenient.

Some people use an aquarium pump to circulate the water, but I don't think it's necessary.

Feel free to PM me with questions.

P1010528 by nessism, on Flickr

P1010530 by nessism, on Flickr

P1010525 by nessism, on Flickr
 
ZNBRADD1QZINC BRIGHTENER - 1 QT11
ZN15CCopy Cad & Zinc Concentrate 1.5 Gal11
YCHRC5GYELLOW CHROMATE SOLUTION - 4OZ11
BCC8BLUE CHROMATE CONCENTRATE - 8OZ11

This is my most recent order. $225. ​
 
Confirmation just hit my inbox, order has shipped.

Think you're ok to order Chuck. I've heard good reports on their tank liner but I bet you're a seasoned user anyway.

I read a long time ago that you use Caswell products Ed but I wish I'd found this info when I still had time to take action. Appreciate you sharing though, there will be a next time, live and learn I guess...

Lack of people here locally that actually know what they're doing is astonishing hence the reason I'm trying the plating myself. Don't ask about the powdercoat I just had done, then there's the quote for respraying a tank and two side covers, $1500.00 - I'll be learning to spray paint next!

Why did I move????
 
Martin moved to Florida!

Plenty of good cheap spray guns out there. What you do need is a proper sized compressor to run them.
 
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