Electroplating sets and accessories for multiple applications

At TIFOO, our mission is to develop high quality chemical electrolytes and plating kits so you can gold or silver plate yourself and finish or coat almost any surface - whether if it’s at home, in your workshop or in your business. With us, you get the right products for the respective experience level and the corresponding process. Benefit from our know-how and avoid expensive service electroplating by simply implementing your Do-It-Yourself project at home!

Advantages of electroplating

Independent electroplating
Coating of metallic surfaces
Detailed application instructions
Ready-to-use electroplating sets
Various procedures
Free customer advice

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Finish metal surfaces yourself

There are no limits to your creativity with our electroplating products. With the help of various galvanic processes, you are able to independently finish all surfaces made of metal and beyond via electrolysis. We offer you detailed instructions, ready-to-use DIY sets and free product advice to make your project a success!

Cost-effective electroplating for private and commercial customers

We supply both commercial customers and private end users at fair prices. Our focus is on reliable electrolytes and ready-to-use sets. Save valuable time with our starter sets by getting started directly and save money by avoiding expensive electroplating as a service!

Detailed advice on your projects

Originally, we offered electroplating as a service ourselves. In the meantime, we have specialised in the development and production of chemical products for electroplating among others. You can therefore rely on 100% authenticity and quality as well as decades of experience. Most of our products are directly Made in Germany!

The right electroplating products for your application

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For experienced users

Electroplating and jewellery

Electroplating in restoration and as a hobby

3D printing and electroforming

Gold or silver plating DIY

The journey is the reward – the right procedure for a perfect coating result

It doesn't take much for a perfect surface coating result. If it is known which base material the object to be plated is made of and which metal is to be plated, the rest of the process usually follows itself. You can find more detailed information on this on our tool pages on [material determination] and [electroplating guide] as well as in the application information of the specifically used electrolytes. Then it really only comes down to the following points:

Pre-treatment: the better the pre-treatment, the better the coating result (applies to every coating step). This includes a grease- and dust-free surface as well as a smooth polish.
Electroplating: no errors should occur during the process. Here it depends on the choice of the right electrolyte and the corresponding correct settings on the power supply unit. Details can be found under the respective products.
After-treatment: At the end, the object should be polished, cleaned and, if necessary, degreased again.

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Frequently asked questions

How much current and what voltage do I need for my project?

You have to multiply the current density recommended for the respective electrolyte by the surface area of the workpiece in dm² and then get the required current intensity. The voltage will readjust when the current is set accordingly.

Will the metal content of the electrolytes be completely used up at some point?

This varies from electrolyte to electrolyte. If the anodes are made of the same material as the salt in the electrolyte solution (e.g. copper, nickel, silver, zinc), the salt content remains constant because the anode dissolves slowly but steadily. However, the electrolyte is still contaminated at some point and brighteners (if present) are used up.

Can electrolytes be diluted?

Certain electrolytes can be diluted. The gold electrolytes Flash and Midas can be diluted in a ratio of up to 1:1. However, the speed of deposition and the shine then decrease rapidly.

Which anode size is the right one?

The anodes should be at least as large as the surface of the object to be coated. The supply of 2 anodes (left and right) has been proven to give better results.

What is the best way to set up an electroplating cell?

If you want to coat from both sides at the same time, you should place an anode in the tank on each side and place the workpiece in the middle. The deposition is then more uniform than with the method with only one anode.

How can you tell if the electrolyte is depleted?

The depletion of the electrolyte can be recognised by the slowing deposition. The colouring of the gold electrolyte Midas, for example, does not indicate that the electrolyte has been used up.

Which anodes do I need for pad electroplating (GalvanoBrush)?

For gold and palladium: stainless steel or graphite. For copper (basic and acidic): Copper. For nickel electrolyte: nickel. For silver electrolyte: silver. For zinc electrolyte: zinc. For chrome electrolyte: not compatible with bath electroplating.

Can the chrome electrolyte be used for bath electroplating?

No, unfortunately that is not possible. Our chrome electrolyte only works in conjunction with the brush process (tampon electroplating).