Blue Ace Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 O.K. a military aircraft guy here ...i forget where i saw it but i saw two ways on how you de-chrome or take this silly toy-like silver stuff of the spur tree..and yes i use bleach it took it off but made the plastic very smooth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Most effective methods I've tried: 1. Easy-Off Oven Cleaner 2. Fingernail Polish Remover (be aware, the type with acetone can soften and even disolve the plastic, so effect minimal exposure). Never tried bleach since the smell makes me sick. Vinegar makes a nice salad dressing, but is totally useless for de-chroming model parts. cheers Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Full-strength "Simple Green" cleaning agent will take the chrome off too. As for the plastic being smooth, it has to be moulded smooth, or the chrome finish would look like poo.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 easy off is the quickest way. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Ace Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 hey thanks dude...i have this 1/24 1978 trans-am that i want the chrome to looks real and it has chrome were there shouldn't be any at Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 To replace the Chrome, Alclad Chrome is the best. This is a Club Members car that he redid all the chrome with Alclad. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USMC Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I uses bleach in a Tupperware container just make sure to wash the parts with soap and water when the crime comes off also make sure it's just regular bleach with no floral smelling stuff added to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USMC Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I uses bleach in a Tupperware container just make sure to wash the parts with soap and water when the crime comes off also make sure it's just regular bleach with no floral smelling stuff added to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmk0210 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) I just dechromed an entire sprue with Purple Power: http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=253767&view=findpost&p=2408384 As Netz said, you can re-chrome with Alclad Chrome lacquer over Gloss Black. It will look better, be easier to use (no plating to scrape off for gluing), and show detail better. Edited October 1, 2012 by dmk0210 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waylandcool Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Just about anything you use for paint removal will dechrome parts. I've also seen brake fluid used as well as EZ-Off and Castrol Super Clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Bleach works for removing the chrome, but in my experience, it doesnt remove all of the chrome, and it doesnt remove the clear coat thats applied to the plastic prior to chroming. THe method I like is to put the parts in a gallon zip lock bag, and then spray Easy Off into the bag onto the parts and then seal the bag. Takes about 30 minutes, and the plastic is completely clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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