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http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/plugnplate.htm I found this site for plating and anodizing supplies a while back and got to thinking that it may be a perfect solution for aging track and other metal surfaces that carry electricity. Things such as brass or steel track, brass and steel wheels and wiper pickups for motors etc. I got to thinking about this when tinkering on an old Athearn loco I got off of ebay that was very oxidised inside due to it's age and was wondering if perhaps something like this could help the old girl enjoy a few more years on the rails before she is remotored and put to pasture. At 38 dollars for a 4 ounce kit it isnt too big a hit to the wallet to give it a shot on something. A side note to this is it can also be used to plate metal detail parts or with the conductive spray paint they sell you can even electroplate plastic with it once the surface is sprayed with a thin layer of the paint.
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