| Re: Conn Vintage One Finish
Plating of any kind is a tricky thing to do. Everything has to be just right in order for the finish to not only stick, but also to look "right". If there is anything wrong with the horn (base metal, surface, dirt, oil, etc...) or the tank (solution purity, agitation, electrical current, silver content, time in the tank, etc...) you're going to have issues. They could be anything from dull spots that can be polished or color buffed away to bubbled or peeling plating.
The real kicker is that you could have a bunch of little things wrong and everything will be fine. Then that last little tweak throws the whole system out of whack. Unfortunately, it takes a few bad horns showing up to alert you of the overall problem. The trick is catching those before they make it out the door.
Brett Getzen |