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IT’S HOW YOU FINISH

IT’S HOW YOU FINISH

We’re a developer and supplier of chemistries for the metal finishing industry since 1948.

In PAVCO, we develop products and deliver services of the highest quality at a reasonable cost.

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Premium Nickel Finish: Bright and Semi-Bright Solutions

June 22, 2026

Premium Nickel Finish: Bright and Semi-Bright Solutions

Automotive Plating: Meeting Strict OEM Specifications

June 22, 2026

Automotive Plating: Meeting Strict OEM Specifications

XRF Analysis: Ensuring Correct Ratios in Zinc-Nickel Plating

June 22, 2026

XRF Analysis: Ensuring Correct Ratios in Zinc-Nickel Plating

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  • Plating methods
  • August 13, 2025

Optimizing your zincate process for better metal plating

The zincate process is a critical step in the preparation of metal for electroplating. The zincate process achieves this by chemically removing the oxide layer and depositing a thin, adherent layer of zinc onto the metal surf...
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  • Pre-plating
  • July 25, 2025

Why Degreasing is a Critical First Step in Electroplating

Electroplating turns ordinary metal parts into durable, corrosion‑resistant, and visually appealing components—but only when the surface is spotless. Below, we unpack how degreasing works, why it matters, and which modern op...
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  • Plating methods, Industry
  • July 25, 2025

Water Recycling Solutions for Sustainable Electroplating Operations

In today’s push for greener manufacturing, electroplating finds itself at a crossroads. The process—depositing a thin metallic layer onto parts for corrosion resistance, conductivity or aesthetics—is indispensable to automoti...
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