#Mtg cardsmith emblem how to#
#Mtg cardsmith emblem Activator#

The gold should be plated with a very pure direct current. For most applications the voltage is set to 5 volts. The output voltage of the gold handle is also user controllable. The emblem is charged relative to the solution. The red gold plating handle is connected to a special post-regulated power supply that delivers the precise amount of voltage required to apply the gold plating.

Any residual chrome or defect in the nickel is now easy to spot and will show up in the gold plate. This is a good time to inspect the nickel surface. We always make sure we rinse the clip along with the emblem. Rinsing after activation is the same as rinsing after the chrome stripping step. Our procedure specifies that the entire surface is covered at least twice to make sure we have activated the entire surface. This is a quick step that only requires the technician to cover the entire surface at least once.

#Mtg cardsmith emblem Activator#

The activator solution makes the nickel surface highly active and removes oxides that could affect adhesion of the 24K gold plating. The emblem is given a negative charge relative to the activator solution carried by the 'woolly' sleeve on the blue handle. In this step the exposed nickel surface is electrochemically activated. The plating technician only needs to grab the right color for the step, everything else is automatic.

The color coded application handles hang directly above their solution beakers. This way, the tape will last for 3 or 4 cars before it needs to be changed out. When an emblem is finished, the tape is carefully pulled off and laid in the drain pan with the adhesive side up. The 88 tape that holds the drain apron up is reusable. This arrangement greatly reduces the chance of the solutions dripping on the showroom floor or dealership parking lot.Īt this point we have spent less than 1 minute setting up to plate this emblem. The corrosion resistant solution beaker tray fits snugly up against the drain pan. The wheeled cart holds the plating handles and solutions in the best possible position for you to be able to roll in and begin the plating process. This is where the Universal Chrome (with the car kit) or Gold Star really Shines. Having the ability to quickly set up for each emblem is the key to maximizing your income potential with an on-site automotive plating business. Step 3 - Positioning the Universal Chrome or the Gold Star When you are ready to move to your next job, the drain pan can be totally sealed. The drain pan has 2 re-sealable plugs in the top to allow the liquid to drain inside and a spout on the end so the solution can be poured into a suitable storage container. This prevents the rinse water from dripping off the drain apron before it gets to the drain pan.

Keeping the apron tight and flat is important. A special 'apron bar' or an optional stainless steel grounding tray (as shown here) holds the apron tight. The drain pan is a collection and holding reservoir for your rinse water. Little details like this may not seem like a big deal to the inexperienced person but it's all the little details that will help you to be successful in the on-site plating business. The first line of contact is a high quality vinyl tape that can be re-used many times and will not leave residual adhesive on the paint. This system was developed so that our technicians can plate the emblems of a car right on the dealership showroom floor. One of the best features of our system is the clean efficient method of rinse water collection. The Universal Plater - Chrome Edition or the Gold Star is the best equipment available anywhere. In order to have a serious gold plating business, you have to have the proper equipment.

#Mtg cardsmith emblem how to#

We have broken each of the main functions into several steps detailing exactly how to gold plate a car emblem.

Scientific, Technical, and Special Purpose Gold Plating.

14K, 18K, & 24K Bright Gold Solutions (Hard Gold).