Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Hot Dip Galvanizing a Steel Sub Hull

You might want to find a better plating outfit to do the plating. Decorative plating is most likely not done with the care that something which is going to be in a marine environment. Could be that there was a poor contact with the electrical connection or possibly the initial cleaning of the part was not thorough enough. It's a very complex process.

Brian

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From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of vbra676539@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 10:47 AM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Hot Dip Galvanizing a Steel Sub Hull

You don't, huh? Ever see a rust spot on a chrome or nickel job on a motorcycle?
Vance

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Cox <ojaivalleybeefarm@dslextreme.com>
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:37 pm
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Hot Dip Galvanizing a Steel Sub Hull

Frank,

Nickel plating is frequently used in a saltwater environment. I don't see how you could get a pin hole in a 1/4" or 3/8" hatch, the plating is going to ADD material to the existing steel.

Brian

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From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of ShellyDalg@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:38 AM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Hot Dip Galvanizing a Steel Sub Hull

How ya been Brian? Ya, nickel plating would look good, almost like chrome! Might look into that.

I think nickel plating would still need a protective coating for salt water operations.

Anybody know of a good clear coat for salt water?

How's your sub doing? Got any new pictures? Let me know the hext time you're up here, lunch is on me. Frank D.

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