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    And if you simply dissolve a known weight of copper in plain white vinegar, then do some maths to make a 95/5% nickel acetate/copper acetate mix, you can then do a cupronickel plating. This playing is a matte charcoal grey finish that does not wear off easily, due to the copper in the mix.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew1966 View Post
    This playing is a matte charcoal grey finish that does not wear off easily, due to the copper in the mix.
    Interesting, thanks for the info, do you have any experience with it ? Can you possibly show picture ?
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