easy way to remove chrome plating

Many people have mentioned that the chrome plating that comes standard in many kits looks too toy-like. I have had success in removing it using scouring powder and a toothbrush. When done carefully the stripping action of the powder will removed the chrome layer but leave the details in the plastic. This is more precised than sanding the chrome off.

This technique can also be used to "scuff" a body prior to applying the primer coat. Be sure to wash thoroughly to remove all the powder.

Hope this helps

Castrol Super Clean will remove chrome plating in minutes and will save you have to scrub anything.

or household bleech! :P

Caustic soda works well, cheap also

I use EASY OFF foaming oven cleaner. strips chrome in about 5-10 minutes. Works quite well

I use EASY OFF foaming oven cleaner. strips chrome in about 5-10 minutes. Works quite well
This is what I use also. Just make to sure to wash the part with plenty of water.

Vote one more for Oven Cleaner....... Works a treat, Chrome just almost disappears..... :)

Adam.

As we see, there is more than one way to strip a part. I do prefer the scouring powder method since that is the only one that you don't need gloves/eye protection for.

To each their own!!

As we see, there is more than one way to strip a part. I do prefer the scouring powder method since that is the only one that you don't need gloves/eye protection for.

To each their own!!
I don't agree with that at all.

1. You should ALWAYS wear eye protection when working with chemicals or hazardous materials.

2. When you are scouring, there is more risk of something flying into your eye from the bristles of your toothbrush.

3. If you feel you don't need eye protection for scouring powder, then for sure you don't need them to drop a chrome part in some bleach or a bag with oven cleaner (a mask is advisable here though).

4. Rubbing with scouring powder SOUNDS like just about the most bothersome method of removing chrome I have heard of. With the most sincere and best meant intentions, I really suggest you try our some of the other methods mentioned above (also rubbing alcohol apparently) - I think you will be pleasently surprised by the results.

5. Thanks for taking the time to want to share your thoughts and ideas with us - it's what a forum is about! :thumbsup:

6. I DO agree with you on "each to their own" ;)

or household bleech! :P
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But remember to wear a glove before touching the bleech. The bleech really smell bad on your hands, ladies will run away...:lol:

:1:
But remember to wear a glove before touching the bleech. The bleech really smell bad on your hands, ladies will run away...:lol:

:naughty: :grinyes:

Now the question becomes what do u paint these parts with that it looks better than the stock chrome plating?

Now the question becomes what do u paint these parts with that it looks better than the stock chrome plating?

You can use Alclad II chrome for that. However, it may not look better than the stock chrome in terms of the finishing.

The thing about stock chrome is that most of the time, the plastic underneath near the tree area will show when you cut the part off the tree. You then end up with a situation where you have to touch it up with something that won't match the original chrome paint. You will not have a perfect finish in this scenario either...

Winston

Purple Power!!!

I thought I remembered people talking about using brake fluid to strip paint and chrome.

I was gonna try that tommorow.

Everything mentioned above except bleach will strip the chrome and the primer. I'm not sure about other manufacturers but Tamiya's has a nice layer of primer under the chrome. I like to spray right over that.
Bleach will strip the chrome but not the primer within around 2 hours.

Edit: If you can't get Aclad then look for Gunze's Super Metallic Plate Silver (SM07)