How to Use PTLUX, Rhodium Plating Alternative

As the cost of rhodium continues to rise, keep your prices competitive with a cost-effective, luxe finishing option for white precious metals. Indistinguishable from the look of rhodium, PTLUX provides a bright white finish—even whiter than pure platinum— with smooth, consistent results on a wide range of designs and jewelry types. From setting the rectifier to electro cleaning, acid dipping and plating, Scott walks you through the steps to creating high-shine designs.

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[jimtonelli]

Can thos solutions be takem off the heat, covered and used again? How many times?

[rrcompton]

I recently bought a chain that was already ptlux plated.

I want to get my chain to oxidize a little. Is there any way to remove the ptlux (some type of solution maybe?) other than polishing it to remove it?

Thanks!

[albertogarciaortiz]

What temperature is the platinum solution used?

[Jewelrymaker]

Maybe it was just the lighting, but the finished piece looks oxidized to me. Not even close to a nice rhodium finish.

[kirusha]

According to the TDS, the optimum operating temperature of the electrolyte is 35 degrees Celsius. At what temperature do you work?

[coconutlarry]

I just got a p.lux chain thinking it was rhodium plated like my other chains. How long does this last compared to rhodium plating?

[sghutner]

I'm having issues with the product. Using plat titanium annode. Proper voltage but piece is turning brown. Fresh solution. And electric cleaned

[jewellerylearnings]

Can we also rhodium over this to get better luster?