Passivated coatings increase the resistance of the zinc against this type of corrosion and therefore considerably increase the life of the base metal. A passivate will also allow a good bonding layer for paint, if paint is indeed required.

Selecting your passivate

After your work is plated, you will need to passivate the deposit. At this point there are several options to choose from. The passivate chosen can provide varying degrees of protection but can also offer a coloured finish. Coloured finishes often give greater protection.

All of our passivates are formulated and manufactured by us and are exactly as you’d buy them as an industrial plater.