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grim_d
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Why do you want to strip the chrome?
If it's in good shape and you just want to get rid of the high polish then perhaps some bead blasting might work?
I fear chemical or electrolytic stripping might be necessary to preserve the underlying aluminium.
If it's in good shape and you just want to get rid of the high polish then perhaps some bead blasting might work?
I fear chemical or electrolytic stripping might be necessary to preserve the underlying aluminium.
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beasdblasting wont take chrome off .it wont even damage machined surfaces . its fine glass balls meant for cleaning and peen the surface .its probably a trip to the chrome shop to remove it without damage
grim_d
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I know what bead blasting/shot peening is. It's kind of a crucial process in the industry I work in.
Think you need some better glasses BS.
Not to strip it, just to make it satin/matte.
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Rest of the engine is polished aluminium, a plated casing, looks out of place.
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Its a bit crumby in the middle, i might have a go at it.
grim_d
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Be careful as flaking chrome can be razor sharp.
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Interesting question, I have some alloy wheels for my beetle that are chromed but they have started to fail in places and i would prefer the wheels in just alloy, I did ask a guy who did chroming about how to do it and he said it can be done by a reverse electroplating method, but i have never got round to it yet.
