How do I remove paint from chrome without removing the chrome?

[pharoah]

I just bought an original Big Tub from fleabay. The builder did a pretty decent job,but they had strange ideas. They painted a lot of the chrome pieces with white and red paint. The wheels,headers,suspension parts,even the headlight lenses were painted. Is there a safe way to remove it without hurting the chrome? it's been on there a long time too. Thanks for the help.

Edited January 3, 2014 by pharoah

[Swamp Dog]

NO..removeing the paint will cause the chrome to remove also..then use ALCLAD to re-chrome..

[pharoah]

I've nevr had good luck with Alclad. It looks like bright silver,but no where near like chrome.

[Swamp Dog]

i never had any problems with it ..did u use a black primer ?

[pharoah]

I used a gloss black under it. I've heard it's all in the air pressure,and angle of the airbrush.

[my80malibu]

It would depend on what type of paint was used. if it's acrylic, it will almost wash off with some gentle scrubbing. Enamel,and laquer paint will need something stronger,use laquer thinner with q-tip swabs. I do this when I black wash a grill. Most of the chrome is garbage in that kit. IMHO. You would be better off with alclad.