I want to Gold plate a figurine that I believe is pot metal. I know practically nothing about plating so I have a couple of questions before I decide whether or not to proceed. The figurine is brand new, so no corrosion but it does have paint on it. How can I remove the paint without losing sharp corners and detail. Is pot metal hard enough to withstand light sandblasting and if it is, is light sandblasting enough to prepare the surface for plating? Other than sandblasting is there anyway to remove the paint (without spending a fortune) that will leave a good surface for plating And my second question is about copper plating. The Pick-A-Kit helper says to first use "Flash Copper" but I’m just wondering why the "Plug N’ Plate" kit can’t be used.
Thank you