I have used a batt.charger and baking soda for rust removal.Can something similar be used for chrome removal?
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Re: Chrome removal
Try reversing the process the chrome shop uses to put the chrome on. In other words, take it to a chrome shop...
or sand blast it for a long time.
You might be able to do it electrolytically at home, but I don't know how, if you figure out a safe way please let us know!
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Hey hemi, i found this in another forum. heres the link
http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13773
some guy asked the same question, how do i remove chrome? expert so-and-so said:
Jim, I used to do a little brass refinnishing and among the most popular items were the Alladin and Rayo lamps, which were orriginally chromed. The proceedure is very much the same as removing rust but with different chemical. First, degrease completely and scrub thoroughly with detergent. Mix 1 cup of Muriatic acid with 3 gallons of water in a plastic bucket. NOTE; ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER. NEVER WATER TO ACID !!! (It WILL explode) Hang two or three copper wires (#12 or larger) around sides of bucket. Connect these to ground of battery charger. Hang item to be dechromed in fluid with positive lead connected. Be sure part doesn"t touch ground wires. Within a few seconds or minutes, depending on thickness of chrome, it should come clean. More or less time as required. When finnished, wash parts in mild soda water solution to nutralize acid. (Do this right way to prevent rust) As with any caustic acid, handle with care. Dave H.--
~hope that helps somehow. please dont blow your hand off, id feel terrible.
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Interesting, thanks for the quote. Muriatic acid itself is not too nasty, although turning it into a solution with dissolved chromium in it probably makes a quite toxic substance that you might want to figure out what to do with, before you proceed.
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Re: Chrome removal
Originally posted by HEMIThe part is a water neck that I want to paint.Have a cheapo blaster,so I'll try that first.Chrome plating shops are becomming extinct here in California.BS'er formally known as Rebeldryver
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