Dechroming parts

[cdnmodman]

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

[chuckyr]

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

[clayton]

OR oven cleaner for about 20 min wash and poof your done.

[RyanSilva]

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.

[Nitro Neil]

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

[highway]

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!

[Travis Waits]

Bleach also works very well...

[High octane]

Rick, I have been using laundry (Clorox) bleach for years and it works for me.

[my name is nobody]

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.

[bandit1]

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

[Nick Winter]

Pinesol, takes both the chrome and the coating beneath it in about a day.

Nick

[Scott S]

Castrol superkleen, takes the chrome off plated parts in less than n hour. strips um clean..

Scott

[cdnmodman]

Thanks guys appreciate all the feedback, going to give her a try this weekend.

Rick