Hello everyone.
I am thinking of getting into electroplating as a side gig. I work in Law Enforcement and some of the badges have significant wear. The gold plating has come off on many badges and the cost and wait time to send them in to get replated is not worth it.
I thought of taking the task up myself. I am concerned about the enamel paint that is on the badges. My questions are as follows:
- If I electroplate over the enamel, would it ruin the paint?
- Do I have to remove the enamel before I electroplate?
- Is there a way to fix the enamel if I damage the paint from electroplating?
- How much is this project gonna cost me if I have to remove the enamel?
- What is a good protective material to help protect a badge from losing its plating?
- Has anyone electroplated a badge with enamel on?
I tried looking through the web with no results. Now, I look to the wise electroplaters of Reddit for guidance and help.
For context, The badges are brass with black enamel paint.
Any information and tips are greatly appreciated.
Thank you :)