Metal Deposition: on the Concept of Simple DIY Systems for 3D Prints

[nicamarvin]

here is just an example of the stages of the process, now this system that I build using off the shelf parts and chemicals is larger than need it for small 3d printed parts, that's why I am brain storming a way to simplify the process even more, I am talking about not having to spend more than $50 to deposit a mirror like silver, copper, Gold, nickel coating on small 3D printed parts


here these are two pieces that I Silver Mirrored

original finish(Hard plastic)
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here with Black Primer(white also works)
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here covered with a Glossy 2K Clear Coat to create a Glass like surface(mirrors are silvered over Glass, nothing is more reflective than mirrors)
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here they are Silvered and Top Coated(with the same 2k Clear to protect it from the elements and regular handling)
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now just imagine if this parts were coated with 24k gold, ore Copper? how about Cobalt/Nickel? imagination is a very powerful tool