Check the listing for details. CONDUCTIVE GRAPHITE PAINT ELECTROPLATING and ELECTROFORMING INK. Condition: New. Listed at 12.77 USD. GRAPHITE PAINT for ELECTROPLATING and ELECTROFORMING Enables plating of non-metallic objects Graphite based conductive paint. Resistance typically 8 ohms/sq on any substrate - excellent adhesion to most materials. The paint is packed in 30ml (approx. 1 fl oz) bottles. 30ml = 1 bottle, 60ml = 2 bottles, 90ml = 3 bottles, 120ml = 4 bottles, 150ml = 5 bottles.Safe and easy to use - brushes wash out in water.Please read the FAQ below - if you have any other questions about this product please send a message through eBay and we'll help! CONDUCTIVE GRAPHITE PAINT: Ideal for electroplating of non-conducting items - see pictures for a typical sequence and examples. Special additives reduce the resistance of the painted surface to as low as 8 ohms/sq, for fast plating. It adheres well to most substrates and can also be used for EMI / RFI shielding of rigid plastic equipment cases. Although water-based it is very water resistant when dry and remains slightly flexible. ~ Graphite Conductive Paint - contents 30ml (approx 1 fl.oz, ) ~ Typical sheet resistance - 8 ohms/sq (two coats) ~ Water-resistant when dry ~ Shelf-life (unopened) up to 24 months ~ Made in the UK Shipping to the contiguous US states and many EU countries is now free AND fully tracked! If you're in AK or HI please see the FAQ below. Unlike many other conductive paints, this one is water-based and uses an acrylic binder; it has very little odour, is non-toxic and environmentally friendly - any dried out paint can be disposed of in normal household waste, and the preservative is the same that's used in many shampoos! Packed in 30ml (approx. 1 fl.oz) bottles. You can order packs of 1-5 bottles from this listing - if you need larger quantities get in touch. Answers to common questions are below - if you have any other questions or concerns about your intended application please get in touch and I'll be happy to help. FAQ! Q. Shake or stir? A. STIR! It's very important to stir the paint IN THE BOTTLE before using - use a coffee stirrer or similar to make sure that the paint is thoroughly mixed, especially if it has been stored for a while, as some of the conductive ingredients will settle in the bottom. Just shaking, however vigorous, is not enough. Q. How many coats are needed? A. In most cases two are sufficient to ensure even coverage and optimum conductivity. Q. How much drying time is needed between coats? A. A minimum of 12 hours between coats and a further 12 hours between the final coat and immersion for plating. On non-porous surfaces like crystal I'd suggest extending these times to 24 hours if possible. A warm environment will aid drying but forced drying (e.g. a hairdryer!) is NOT recommended! Q. What surface preparation is required? A. On most surfaces just make sure it is clean, dry and free of oil/wax/grease etc. On porous surfaces like wood, a primer is recommended - the paint will work fine on a bare surface, but it may be more economical to prime larger areas as the conductive paint will then have better coverage. On very smooth non-porous surfaces keying the surface with a fine abrasive paper (followed by thorough cleaning to remove any dust) will help the bond. Q. Can it be sprayed on? A. Not with an airbrush, unfortunately. Spraying is possible, using airless spraying techniques, but this is really for large areas and is not practical for most craft work. Q. Can it be thinned? A. For most applications this isn't necessary and not recommended. The paint CAN be thinned with distilled water, BUT the relationship between thinning and reduced conductivity is not linear - that is to say, the conductivity reduces disproportionately to the amount of thinning achieved. The practical effect of this will be increased plating time, and possibly uneven plating. If you do try thinning for any reason, add the water a drop at a time and stir in thoroughly before adding more - it can go from "too thick" to "too thin" very quickly! You may also need more than two coats to get a uniform surface conductivity. Q. Will this work for plating metals other than copper, e.g. nickel / silver / gold? A. Gold and nickel etc. are usually plated on to a copper intermediate layer - I'm not aware of any conductive paint or coating that will enable you to plate other metals directly onto it, so to plate other metals you will need to form a copper layer first. Q. Do you have larger bottles? A. We package the paint in 30ml (approx 1 fl.oz) bottles as this has proved the best size for most users in order to avoid waste and minimise shipping costs. The shelf-life of the paint reduces after opening, and most of our customers are using only a small quantity at one time. Larger orders are made up of multiple bottles, so, for example, your order of 90ml will be delivered as 3 x 30ml. Q. How long will it remain usable? A. Shelf-life unopened is up to 24 months. Shelf-life once opened can be maximised by ensuring the bottle is tightly capped when not in use and stored in a cool dark place (but not frozen!). Q. I live in a cold climate and it's winter - what if the paint freezes in transit? A. A few freeze/thaw cycles are not a problem - more than this will begin to reduce the efficiency of the paint but the effect is small and progressive. Q. What colour is the paint when dry? A. Black / very dark grey. But for plating purposes you won't see it on the finished item, of course ;-)