What can I use to remove the gold chrome from the car? I have an extra one that I would like to try something different with.

Thanks

Dave

I would use "Easy Off Oven Cleaner" to remove chrome, paint, old decals. I use a big plastic zip lock bag and spray the easy off inside then drop the bodies in there for a day or so then use toothbrush to brush off the paint. I am sure there are guys on this hobbytalk that uses different ways.

Wes

I've always used clorox for removing chrome finishes from plastic cars.

I've always used clorox for removing chrome finishes from plastic cars.

Put it in bag with clorox? or ? I never tried that.

Wes

I've used automotive brake fluid to strip chromed items in the past.....that stuff works QUICK! :thumbsup:

I've used automotive brake fluid to strip chromed items in the past.....that stuff works QUICK! :thumbsup:

I'll back that one up.Always worked great for me as well as FAST!!!!

Mike

I've used automotive brake fluid to strip chromed items in the past.....that stuff works QUICK! :thumbsup:

Does it make the plastic brittle?

Does it make the plastic brittle?


Nope, not that I've ever found yet ;)

ELO....(easy-lift-off) Plastics safe and can be found at train (hobby) shops. It is only a lil stinky and washes off clean!

how long does it have to sit in brake fluid? 1 hr - 24 hr?

how long does it have to sit in brake fluid? 1 hr - 24 hr?


Under an hour man.....just rinse it good when the chrome is gone :thumbsup:

Have you tried Windex?

Put it in bag with clorox? or ? I never tried that.

Wes

I don't put it in a bag I just immerse it overnight to 24 hours then brush it with a tooth brush. Works great.

Somone here told me about it about 2 years ago.

Thanks you all for ideas. I think I will try the windex first. I would like to just remove the chrome but leave the painted details.


Dave

I don't put it in a bag I just immerse it overnight to 24 hours then brush it with a tooth brush. Works great.

Somone here told me about it about 2 years ago.

Hmm i never knew that colorox would do the trick. I ll try it next time.

Thanks
Wes

I don't put it in a bag I just immerse it overnight to 24 hours then brush it with a tooth brush. Works great.

Somone here told me about it about 2 years ago.

Hmm i never knew that colorox would do the trick. I ll try it next time.

Thanks
Wes