I electroplated a #3DPrinted #tesla cybertruck with copper and nickel, then created a matte finish to the metal. Worth the afford... judge for yourself. 😃

Chapters
00:00 High expectations
00:32 Smoothing the 3D Print
01:03 Applying a electrically conductive layer on the 3D Print
01:27 Copper Electroplating the Cybertruck
02:20 Creating a brushed metal finish
02:55 Nickel/Palladium Electroplating
03:34 Create a headlight effect
03:48 Finish Cybertruck

Cybertruck Model by wov can be downloaded here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:406...

For the Conductivity I used
* Tiffoo Conductive Copper Paint
! Make sure that it can be used with your copper electrolyte.

For the galvanic bath:
* a container
* acidic copper electrolyte
* optional nickel electrolyte
* one or two copper anodes
* banana plug & alligator clips

For the galvanic pen plating:
* Palladium Electrolyte
* Graphite Anode

You may need:
* Degreaser
* Distilled water

Have fun. Try it. 🧡

Have a look to my other Videos
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