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    November 2005
Chrome Plating
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 17, 2003 8:12 PM
I bought a model recently and the chrome plating on it was done rather poorly. Is there anything available that can safely remove the plating so that I may apply my own?

I'm probably going to use S&J metalizers and, on larger areas, Bare Metal Foil or similar.
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 17, 2003 8:37 PM
To the best of my knowledge, bleach has been used succesfully, as well as extensively, for this purpose. Just let the said parts soak in the bleach overnight, then peel the chrome off and/or scrub using an old toothbrush.

And while you're at it, I think you might also want to check the following link:

http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/index.html
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    February 2003
  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Friday, April 18, 2003 4:18 AM
Simple Green does a good job of removing chrome, and doesn't harm the plastic, plus it doesn't have a bad smell!
Lee

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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 18, 2003 1:25 PM
You can also use amonia, put your plated parts in it, and mostly after 1hour everything is gone.
Watch out it doesn't smel good.

http://users.skynet.be/mbie

Regards

Eric Big Smile [:D]
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 19, 2003 9:42 PM
I have used Lysol kitchen cleaner with great sucess. Place the part in the cleaner for like 24hrs and it removes the chrome and the bonding agent.
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 20, 2003 12:32 PM
In the UK there is a brand of bleach called Domestos. Ammonia based, so take care. It removes chrome from plastic in seconds. Wash down with water after and carry on modelling.
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