Derek Harling wrote:
>
> Need help/advice.
>
> I have some unique suspension nuts etc on a race car I'm renovating that
> are/were chrome plated but the plating is flaking off. At least I assume
> it it is Chrome plating. I've tried wire brushing, filing, sanding, bead
> blasting etc but all fail to remove the sharp edges from the flaking
> plating.
>
> Is there a safe chemical way to remove it? Or a better mechanical way?
> I'd be happy either to remove all the plating or just the flaking bits.
>
> For refinishing I'd be happy either to re-plate or just to paint. What
> plating finish is best for such applications?
>
There was just some discussion on another group
about using muriatic acid and water bath for this
purpose (I don't know the ratio, though).
There also was a comment about taking it to a
chromer to have it stripped. The general
consensus was that a chroming outfit will strip
chrome off for a reasonable fee.
regards,
doug
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