Red Covering Lacquer 100g – Electroplating Masking Lacquer

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The Heimerle + Meule Red Covering Lacquer is a professional jewellery masking lacquer designed for selective electroplating and precision plating work. Manufactured in Germany, this ready-to-use red lacquer helps protect selected areas of jewellery and metal surfaces from plating during controlled electroplating processes.

Ideal for goldsmiths, jewellers and professional plating workshops, it is specifically developed for use with acidic rhodium and gold plating baths operating at room temperature.

Key Features

• Selective electroplating protection – masks areas that should not receive a plated finish.
• Suitable for rhodium and gold plating – designed for compatible acidic electroplating baths.
• Room-temperature application – intended for electrolytes operating at 20–30°C.
• Ready-to-use red lacquer – supplied as a liquid masking solution.
• Precision jewellery plating – suitable for controlled masking work on jewellery and metal components.
• Professional formulation – developed by Heimerle + Meule specialists.
• Made in Germany – manufactured by Heimerle + Meule.
• 100g container – suitable for professional jewellery workshop applications.

Heimerle + Meule Red Covering Lacquer is used to mask specific areas of jewellery before electroplating.

It is particularly useful when only selected sections of a piece require a rhodium or gold-plated finish, helping prevent plating from being deposited on protected areas.

Typical applications include:

• Selective rhodium plating
• Selective gold plating
• Jewellery electroplating preparation
• Masking decorative jewellery details
• Professional goldsmithing and plating workshop processes

The lacquer is intended for use with:

• Acidic rhodium plating baths
• Acidic gold plating baths
• Electrolytes operating at 20–30°C

Important: This product is not intended for heated plating baths or electrolytes outside the specified conditions.

For successful application, additional preparation, processing and lacquer removal steps are required. Always follow the manufacturer's technical information and safety date sheet before use.

Lacquer Removal & Thinning

• After electroplating, the masking lacquer must be removed using a suitable lacquer remover in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• A compatible solvent thinner may also be required for certain application procedures.

Please note: Lacquer remover and solvent thinner are not included with this product. 

Important Safety Information

• Danger – Hazardous Chemical Product
• This lacquer is classified as hazardous goods and requires appropriate handling, storage and transport precautions.
• Read the manufacturer's technical information sheet and safety data sheet before use.
• Use suitable personal protective equipment and adequate ventilation.
• Keep away from heat, sparks, flames and other ignition sources.
• Avoid skin and eye contact.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application, drying, plating and removal.
• Dispose of lacquer residues and solvents according to applicable regulations.

The Heimerle + Meule Red Covering Lacquer provides a practical solution for selective rhodium and gold electroplating, helping jewellers protect specific areas of a piece during the plating process.

Designed for professional workshop use, it is a useful addition to jewellery electroplating equipment where accurate masking and controlled surface finishing are essential.