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Refinishing Metal Arcade Game Parts

Step 2Preparation

Preparation
Prepare your electrolyte. With sodium carbonate, I've read a mixture of one tablespoon per gallon of water is appropriate. I use slightly less with the lye.

Attach your electrodes. This next part is very important! You must connect the NEGATIVE (cathode) lead to the part you're restoring, and the POSITIVE (anode) lead to your sacrificial piece. Try to keep the electrodes out of the solution as they will begin to break down.

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