Warren D Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 I've been using Windex to remove chrome plating and it's worked very well in the past. Last night I soaked a part from a recent Italeri kit and 18 hrs later, no joy. This is the first time I've tried an Italeri kit and wondering if I need a different chemical?
GeeBee Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 I would give household bleach a try, always works for me
stitchdup Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 I put the parts in a zip lock baggie and spray with mr muscle oven cleaner (I think its called easy off in the US) and give it a rinse and wash about 10 mins later and it comes off. It's not very nice on the lungs though, but the baggie keeps the fumes down until you open it and allows you to see if its cleaned off.
BigTallDad Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 Also, lightly sand the part (to remove the glaze from the chrome) prior to the chemical bath.
dublin boy Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 Sometimes when normal bleach won't work, caustic soda does the trick. I wonder if it's got a different name over there?
yh70 Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 get u some easy off oven cleaner (name brand) ..
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 Sometimes when normal bleach won't work, caustic soda does the trick. I wonder if it's got a different name over there? get u some easy off oven cleaner (name brand) .."Caustic soda" (Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye) is the active ingredient in Easy Off oven cleaner...the stinky smelly hand-burning stuff...which works beautifully and takes the undercoat off too.NOTE: The baggie also keeps the stuff WET so it will continue to work longer.NOTE 2: I strongly recommend a careful scrub with Comet or other abrasive cleanser, hot water, and a toothbrush after stripping.NOTE 3: If you use oven cleaner or any other harsh chemicals, WEAR RUBBER GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.
Warren D Posted January 27, 2017 Author Posted January 27, 2017 Thanks. I have the part soaking in Bleche White now and if that doesn't do it, it's on to the Super Clean.
Art Anderson Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I've been using Windex to remove chrome plating and it's worked very well in the past. Last night I soaked a part from a recent Italeri kit and 18 hrs later, no joy. This is the first time I've tried an Italeri kit and wondering if I need a different chemical? Easy Off Oven Cleaner (in the can with the yellow cap) works for me every time it's tried, However, at least some European plating is done with a rather tough clear base and top coating, which can make it more time consuming.Art
Warren D Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks for all the tips. The Bleche White took care of it overnight.
Force Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 I usually use Super Clean to remove chrome plating, it takes care of both the plating, wich you see dissappear right before your eyes, and the base coat.
peteski Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 The original EasyOff, Bleche White, and Purple Stuff all work well because . . . they all contain lye as an active ingredient. That is the stuff which can remove paint and eats aluminum (which is really what that "chrome" is). Doing this in a warm area also makes the lye work better.Bleach and ammonia (Windex) might work but not as well.
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