Revisiting Chrome stripping...

chrometech usa  recommends a product by ZEP called INDUSTRIAL PURPLE . they told me that the other things you might want to use , and i,ve used to ,such as SIMPLE GREEN will not completely cut the lacquer that,s used as a base on model chrome parts . i , so far have not had to soak anything more than hour . WARNING !!!!! this stuff is not kind to skin , so wear gloves and eye protection    tankerbuilder

Clorox bleach-takes about 1/2 hour and it's good to go!

I use Fantastik Orange Action all purpose cleaner to strip chrome, works great for Revell chrome, get it off in about 3 minutes, though I still find it hard to get chrome plating off older AMT kits, everything I've tried for AMT chrome either dosn't work or takes forever to work

I use Mr Muscle oven cleaner, just put the part(s) to be stripped in a freezer bag, squirt in the oven cleaner, seal bag and leave for 20-30 mins. Then give them a good wash off and away you go.

 

Pete

OK, I bought some of the Westleys Tire Bleach today and...wow...after soaking for 5 minutes, the oil pan is completely white. Now I'm soaking the side pipes and disc brakes so I can custom paint them as well. Westleys is definately the way to go IMHO.

I've used brake fluid, worked like a charm. I've also heard simple green will work. But you've gotta soak it for longer than an hour.