Electroplating#Brush electroplating

When the tampon electroplating is a special method of electroplating.

Here, the component to be coated is attached to the negative pole of the galvanic plant. The anode is a rod or a plate made of non-soluble material, which is surrounded by a cotton wool pad. A tool hose that is supplied to the electrolytic solution. The method has the advantage that it can be used due to the small and simple components spatially flexible repair of workpieces on site. In addition, a targeted partial coating of large components without taping and correspondingly large bathrooms is possible.

A disadvantage is the high labor cost, as well as the achievable film thickness are reduced.