Gold plating process for plastic substrates
US5976634A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C14/16
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for plating substrates with 24 K gold. The method includes precleaning the substrate; applying a paint base coat electrostatically; curing the base coat; plating the gold by vacuum metallization; applying a clear paint top coat; and curing the top coat. The method is applicable to metals, including zinc, and plastics, including polycarbonate.
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