Use a magnet, if it sticks - its brass plated steel. Brass is a non-ferrous material. Exception: if the material is gold anodized aluminum.

Hover a magnet over the object you think is brass. If the magnet does not stick to the object, it is most likely solid brass. If the magnet does stick to it, it might be brass plated. Sometimes you can be fooled by other metal alloys that may be under brass plated items. Some metals used under brass plated items, are not magnetic and cannot be detected. To be absolutely sure, you will need to send it to us.

Yes, most of the time. Plating bath temperatures and chemicals can be very harsh on gems and stones such as opal, malachite, lapis lazuli, and turquoise. We would have to protect them prior to plating to prevent any damage. We specialize in hard to plate items and can work with you on the most suitable solution for your item.

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Brass and Brass plating methods vary widely. There is the possibility of damage to hardware if the Trim Protection is used.

They are plated with pure Titanium Nitride to enhance their durability and provide greater lubricity for extraction. Titanium Nitride is the same material that is used to coat heavy-duty drill bits.

Aerogel is made up of microscopic beads or strands connected to form a continuous network. Since the network fills space and supports itself, it is considered a solid.

Normally, if a piece is solid silver it will be indicated on the piece (e.g. Sterling, .925, 925/1000, .900, Coin, Standard, .9584 (English Britannia), .800 (Germany), 84 (Russia), etc.). Most American-made pieces are marked on the bottom of holloware, and on the reverse on flatware. Foreign-made objects can be marked most anywhere, and are sometimes accompanied by additional marks applied at an assay office in that country. Rarely will you find a piece made of solid silver that isn't stamped.

Cast aluminum is generally a "maintenance free" fixture. It will stand up to harsher weather conditions longer than brass. It will not tarnish or rust.

As with any brass elements, you can expect some tarnishing and aging over time. Most people appreciate the natural beauty of this process. The degree of the aging process is affected by a multiple of both environmental and artificial elements.

We will only plate after market parts purchased from approved dealers. Not all after market parts are made the same. These parts must be capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 180 degrees and if the plastic is too soft and not made from the correct materials, it will warp or shrink. We have tested parts from some manufacturers and they meet our criteria for plating and therefore, we will only plate after market parts purchased from approved manufacturers.

Yellow Brass is an alloy of approximately 70% copper and 30% zinc used for decorative products. Red Brass is an alloy of approximately 90% copper and 10% zinc used primarily for marine work.

Looking down on top of the disc currently fitted to the car, a solid disc looks like one piece of metal. Vented discs look like two pieces of metal, with vents in the middle.

It depends. If it is a just straight forward plating onto a new or original art object, with little or no surface preparation, it takes about 2 week or less. If it is an object with moderate surface blemishes or oxidation, it takes about 2 to 3 weeks. If the item is in need of extensive restoration and refinishing, it could require anywhere from 8-12 weeks for completion.

If you like an item that's listed under Auction Format and you would like to do Buy It Now, you can email us with the item # of that product with your best offer and we'll consider your best offer of that product.

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Yes, not every item in our catalogs is featured online, but almost all catalog items can be ordered online with the Shop From Catalog which is located at the top of every page. To use the Shop From Catalog feature, choose the desired catalog, enter the page number and click on your selection. If you are still having trouble finding the item you've seen in our catalogs, please send us a note through the Contact Customer Service link which is located on the bottom of each page.

Pre-order items ship under separate cover from other items you may order as soon as they arrive in stock. Due to fluctuations in printing and delivery schedules, it is hard to predict exactly when the item will arrive in stock. To check on the status of a pre-order item, you can call 800-729-6686 24 hours a day.

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