Universal Plater - Chrome Edition is a powerful and versatile system for those who want all of the features of the standard Universal Plater Kit, along with the added ability to gold plate onto chrome plated surfaces. The Universal Plater - Chrome Edition is an economical and equally powerful alternative to our flagship system, The Gold Star, our original professional automotive gold plating system.

This system allows the user to easily switch between Normal Plating and Chrome Stripping modes. The 10 ampere power supply will allow you to tackle virtually any project.

The user friendly design and color coded application handles make it simple to produce professional plating results onto virtually any conductive metal surface.

For gold plating onto chrome plated items, it really is as easy as:

1) - Strip existing chrome.

2) - Activate the underlying nickel.

3) - Apply a rich, beautiful layer of hardened 24K gold.

Items Included in the Package:

Universal Plater - Chrome Edition Machine
12 volt, 10 ampere power supply
(3) Color coded Combination Application Handles, complete with Stainless Steel 1/8" to 1/4" Conversion Bits and Common Lead Wire with with Alligator Clip.
(1) 1/8" to 1/4" Nickel Conversion Bit
(1) 1/8" Stainless Steel Bit
(10) Wooley Sleeves
(9) Gold Sleeves
(3) 1/8" Sleeves
(3) Medium Plating Tips for Fine-select Pen Plating
(3) Ultra Fine Plating Tips for Fine-select Pen Plating

Solutions Included:

(1) 16 oz bottle of Chrome Stripping Solution* (can function as Electro-Cleaner if used in normal plating mode)
(1) 16 oz bottle of Surface Activator Solution (Nickel Activator)
(1) 16 oz bottle of Wood's Nickel Strike Solution (for activating steels)
Your choice of gold solution:
- Option 1 - (1) 8 oz jar of 24K Brush Gold (Gel)
- Option 2 - (1) 4 oz 24K Brush Gold (Gel) & 1 oz High Concentrated 24K Pen Gold
- Option 3 - (1) 4 oz 24K Brush Gold (Gel)

NOTE: If you are interested in liquid vs the gel gold solution, please add a note on your order when checking out. We would be able to switch them out for no additional cost.

Add the Car Accessory Package to complete your setup

The Car Accessory Kit is an add-on package designed to be used with the Universal Plater - Chrome Edition. This kit will help you add efficiency and ease of use to your car plating experience. The Drain Pan rolling cart allows you to place your Universal Chrome into a specialized holder in your drip pan for easy handling and accessibility. The chemicals flow down the drip apron into the pan for easy clean up. The Accessory Roller Seat is also on wheels and provides easy access to the emblems you are plating as well as all of your chemicals.

Items Included in the Car Accessory Package:

All items included in the Universal Plater - Chrome Edition
Accessory Roller Seat
Drain Pan Rolling Cart
Universal Chrome Drain Pan
(3) Drain Aprons
Roll of 88 Tape
Mother Mag Polish
25' Ground Extension Cord
Spray Rinse Bottle
Roll of Paper Towels
Gloves and Safety Glasses

* The Chrome Stripping solution must ship UPS ground.

DO NOT FREEZE GEL SOLUTION. Freezing WILL damage gel solutions!

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 19, 2021 - During the winter months this product will be shipped in two different boxes. Due to the Chrome solution having to be shipped UPS ground we did not want to risk your gold gel solution freezing. If the gel freezes the solution will not work properly.

Setup Instructions can be found HERE

Check out our Plating Procedure Chart for details about our products and how to use them.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can be Found HERE

California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.

Understanding Chrome Stripping Solution

Gold Plating Car Emblems

Un-Boxing and set-up of the Universal Plater Chrome Edition

All about Brush Gold Solution:

Plating Car Emblems with Car Kit

Brush Plating a Large Surface Area:

Prepping your sleeves is important whenever a new sleeve is used:

Why is the gold not Adhering?

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