G Force Engineering LLC

Yesterday, G-Force restored an antique brass door k**b. This door k**b went through many hurricanes, including Katrina, and became tarnished and pitted over time. First, we prepped the door k**b with some toluene and acetone to get rid of any impurities on the surface of the metal. Then we tapped off the area with masking tape, so that the door would not be scuffed while being sanded and polished. After sanding and polishing, we used Mother's Mag Polishing Compound to preserve the surface of the metal from tarnishing as quickly.

For the last couple of days, I have been searching for an inexpensive "Bowie" knife to gold plate. I think I finally found one that will come out looking good.

Things to look for:
-pitting, scratches, glazings/coatings, and other abnormalities to metal.

It is important to confirm that the grade of steel, or metal being gold plated, is in it's best condition possible. If the composition of the metal is poor, the gold may appear cloudy. Basically, don't expect a $3.99 pocket knife to look like a $20-$40 pocket/Bowie knife. The gold will only look as good as the metal looks before plating, so if you want to have a mirror finish, the metal must be polished until the mirror-like reflection is desired.

I just wanted to let everyone know what I'm working on, and what to look for while trying to decide what to gold plate.

Photo Gallery, "before, during, and after", of gold plating a Ta**us Revolver.