cdnmodman Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Okay guys need your input. Whats the best way to dechrome parts, I have always heard normal house bleach will do the trick. Is that the best or is there something that's better. I have got some wheels and wheel rings I want to clean up. Just getting back into building and before I go and buy anything new I want to work with some of the old stuff I have laying around, so the first kick at the can is going to be rebuild a c600 into a tandem tractor with parts from the parts box so I really need to dechrome the c600 wheels and some other parts. Appreciate any input !! Thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Soak them in a bowl or container of Fantastic for a couple of days and then rinse them off. Edited March 4, 2011 by chuckyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 OR oven cleaner for about 20 min wash and poof your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Ovencleaner for me! Non scented type, wear a glove and dont breathe it in, as its very caustic. I spray mine into a large freezer ziplock, as most of the work is actually done by the vapor and fumes, so you want a nice seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Neil Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) I use Easy Off oven cleaner, original formula. I put the parts in a glass bowl and spray the oven cleaner on until they are covered in liquid. I leave the parts in there for a full day. You need to leave them in that long to take off the clear varnish that the manufacturers use on chrome parts to help make the chrome adhere to the plastic. I use oven cleaner to strip paint too. Edited March 4, 2011 by Nitro Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 My favorite (and only! ) method is using Dawn Power Disssolver. It does not have any harsh fumes like you might get with the oven cleaner, and it does the job in just about 3 or 4 hours if you are in a hurry and overnight will have the chrome literaly falling off if you're not in a rush. It does a great job at both the chrome and the lacquer undercoat, and since it is for nasty gunk on dishes, it washes the parts in the same step! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Waits Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Bleach also works very well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Rick, I have been using laundry (Clorox) bleach for years and it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my name is nobody Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I use el cheapo ammonia cleaner from the dollar aisle. 'parsons' is the brand name. I usually soak it for 15-20 minutes, rinse it clean and away I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) actually fellows there is a product called "wesleys bleech wite" < i think thats how its spelled! its used to keep the white wall tires white! you can find it in any automotive parts stores just go in and ask for (pronounced) wesleys bleach white!~ heres a plus it wont harm the plastic anyway shape or form! and something even better if you go get "pantyhose"... yes i said it "pantyhose" you can use that as a filter and just reuse the stuff over and over and even over! Edited March 4, 2011 by bandit1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Pinesol, takes both the chrome and the coating beneath it in about a day. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Castrol superkleen, takes the chrome off plated parts in less than n hour. strips um clean.. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnmodman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks guys appreciate all the feedback, going to give her a try this weekend. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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