Well-known, electroplated silver resin, when combined with electroplated aluminum silver powder or仿electroplated aluminum silver powder, along with pearl mica and suitable additives, forms electroplated silver paint. Applied to the surface of plastic or metal substrates, it creates a delicate, ultra-thin, and extremely bright white finish, achieving a metallic luster akin to electroplating or imitation electroplating. It can replace traditional electroplating and chemical plating processes, offering advantages such as environmental friendliness, reduced pollution, ease of operation, convenience in application, high yield rate, and low production costs. As a result, it is widely used in electronic product casings, home appliance casings, metal and plastic lighting components, automotive interiors, toys, metal products, and other applications, replacing surface coatings like oxidation, providing both protection and decorative brightness. It is greatly appreciated by customers.

Electroplated silver resin has these advantages, but also some drawbacks that are difficult to overcome, such as the issue of silver powder shedding, which causes engineers a headache. In response to the shedding problem, smart coating engineers have come up with numerous solutions, including adding LTW anti-shedding additives, APW anti-shedding additives, and other similar anti-shedding additives to prevent silver powder shedding during the 100-point test. However, during use, these additives still present challenges for engineers. Generally, the high acid value (22-32) of the anti-shedding additives can lead to oxidation when in contact with silver powder in silver oil, causing the silver powder to darken and become dull over time, and to exhibit coarsening, reducing the finesse and metallic texture of the silver powder. Consequently, clever engineers have devised a new approach by adding the anti-shedding additives to the degreaser water, at normal ratios, effectively adding the additives only when in use to avoid the issue of silver powder darkening when stored for extended periods. However, using specialized degreaser water for specialized oils is inconvenient for customers to purchase and also complicates the spray painting operation for workers. Inaccurate ratio mixing can lead to shedding, and if the oil prepared that day is not used up, it will darken, rendering it unusable or even causing waste and scrapping.

The silver undercoat made from electroplated silver resin boasts a strong metallic feel, but it generally lacks high luster. Most electroplated silver resin coatings have a hardness of around 1-2H after forming, and their scratch resistance is not ideal either. Consequently, some customers request an additional layer of varnish on the undercoat to enhance luster, scratch resistance, and weather resistance. One method is to apply UV varnish, while another is to use PU varnish to improve surface hardness and luster. This achieves a brighter luster and enhanced scratch resistance and water resistance, among other comprehensive properties. However, many electroplated silver resins have poor interlayer adhesion with varnish layers, which can lead to issues such as paint peeling off when pulled, even delamination or cracking. In some cases, the base coat may lose its silver powder, or the surface may become dark and black due to chalking. These problems present a challenge for many engineers.

Why is silver powder on electroplated silver resins prone to falling off? The topcoat can attack the silver base, resulting in poor scratch resistance and interlayer adhesion. Are there any effective solutions? The electroplated silver resin 2618, with its anti-silver fall-off properties, and the 2680 plastic silver resin without silver fall-off can address most issues. Both 2618 and 2680 silver resins without silver fall-off can achieve a simulated electroplating effect when paired with ordinary fine silver, offering a strong metallic feel without the need for anti-silver fall-off additives. They provide good adhesion on ABS, PC, PVC substrates, eliminating the need for anti-silver fall-off additives, reducing costs, and being more convenient. Long-term storage stability is excellent (verified over a year with no changes to the silver oil), and the topcoat has good interlayer adhesion and high hardness.

Amidst the significant surge in raw material costs, businesses are facing soaring production expenses and diminishing profits. Choose Xuan Cheng Technology's silver electroplating silver resin to produce electroplating silver oil, which not only reduces costs but also enhances quality and competitiveness—it's a wise decision. We offer free sample trials and technical support! Please feel free to inquire.