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  • Member since
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  • From: Longmont, Colorado
Posted by Cadet Chuck on Friday, October 26, 2012 2:26 PM

Windex will do it, too, with an overnight (or two) soak.

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Posted by corvettemike on Friday, October 26, 2012 11:26 AM

Brake fluid will work as well and Easy Off oven cleaner.

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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, October 26, 2012 9:19 AM

Depending on your objective, it may not be necessary to remove chrome. If you are intending to paint the parts, you can prime over it (most chrome in plastic kits is actually aluminum).  I and many others have primed, painted black, and then alclad chromed parts, or just painted a non-metallic finish.

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Posted by treadwell on Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:43 PM

Thank you JB4406 ! Smile

treadCool

   

 

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Posted by jb4406 on Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:27 PM

Westley's "Bleach White" or Castrol "Super Clean" always works well for me. Make sure to wear rubber gloves with whatever you use, this stuff is pretty harsh on skin, and rinse the parts in clean water after removing the chrome.

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Posted by treadwell on Thursday, October 25, 2012 3:22 PM

Hi JTRACING Smile

Thanks alot man for the quick response ! I didn't think it was going to be as easy as just bleach. Thanks so much for the help Yes

best regards,

treadCool

   

 

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  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Thursday, October 25, 2012 2:37 PM

just soak the parts in normal bleach

depending on the manufacturer of the kit it normally comes off in mere seconds.  AMT kits however take a while longer

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Help please
Posted by treadwell on Thursday, October 25, 2012 1:43 PM

I figured I would ask you automotive guys this question : How can I remove chrome plating from plastic parts with out sanding ?   In other words, is there a secret chemical that won't harm plastic ? Wink

thanks guys,

treadCool

   

 

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