How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

Zinc coating is the best solution for protecting steel parts and tools from corrosion, especially if they are subject to friction. You can apply it yourself very cheaply and without difficulty.

Materials:


  • zinc scrap;
  • electrolyte for batteries;
  • baking soda;
  • alcohol;
  • alkali.

Metal galvanizing process


Electrolyte is collected in a glass container and zinc scrap is added.
How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

You can use old carburetor bodies.
How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

When the zinc dissolves, which will take 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the pieces, the solution is filtered through cotton wool.
How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

Alcohol is added to the filtered solution; for 400-500 ml, just take a cap from a PET bottle. After this, the metal is dipped into it for galvanizing.
How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

After 10 minutes, the part is removed, rinsed in an aqueous solution of baking soda, then washed in water with alkali (Comet cleaning powder or an equivalent). You need to wash off the oxide with a metal dish scraper.
How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

Next, the part is again dipped in the zinc solution for 15 minutes, then dipped in soda and washed with alkali and a scraper.
How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

This procedure is repeated several times until the zinc forms a continuous layer.As a result, you can get a very high-quality, neat coating, just like a factory one. Using this method, it is possible to restore an old tool, protect bolts, nuts and other metal parts.
How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

How to galvanize tools in the garage without electrolysis

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  1. Basil
    #1 Basil Guests 1 December 2020 16:32
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    Well, yes, the caliper definitely needs to be galvanized. How accurate are the readings after coating?