Nickel Plated Finishes for Glare Reduction

A new concept in nickel plating is described. The process produces a low gloss finish through the co-deposition of inorganic particles in the nickel deposit. The process is discussed from the standpoint of bath composition, process control, corrosion protection, instrumentation for quality control, and special processing techniques. The low gloss nickel coating provides a method of meeting the requirement for a low specular gloss electroplated finish on certain automotive