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Re: Silver plating keys?

Author: eddiec ★2017
Date: 2016-02-08 05:15

Those look really nice, Chris.

Do re-plating jobs usually pre-plate with copper like Buffet?

It would be nice to know what options one should look for in a plating service. Given the expense in preparing the keys for plating, it makes no sense to go "thin" on the copper, and at around 15 USD/ounce it really shouldn't be necessary. I've also read of variations on the silver alloy in use, for example some platinum is supposed to slow down tarnish, but that would indeed raise the price. I haven't seen plating services talk much about these options.

It would be nice to know what Patricola is doing with their plating. My 1995 has been played a lot and looks great with one good cleaning job a few years ago. No wear through yet. They don't make any claims on their website other than the plate is "thick".

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