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Chrome Removal
jacko - 9/1/08 at 05:09 PM

Hi all can anyone tell me a locost way of removing chrome from a aluminium grill that fits on the front of a lambretta scooter

the tool would be to rough.
will the caustic soda and battery thing do it ?
Jacko

Peteff - 9/1/08 at 05:43 PM

It will completely dissolve in caustic without the help of a battery if it's aluminium. If you are painting it just wire wool it and etch it to key.

mookaloid - 9/1/08 at 05:45 PM

I've tried that in the past with steel but without success - plenty of fizzing, but the chrome seemed to stay put.

Maybe get a proper Chroming company to remove it for you?

Cheers

mark

iank - 9/1/08 at 06:07 PM

Brother in law used the place in this thread and was happy with the results taking it off some golf clubs.

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=53336

fatfranky - 9/1/08 at 06:25 PM

I second using Cleveland Chroming, they stripped the chrome from some antique bath taps for me several years ago so that i could go for the polished brass look.

Coincidentally I should be going there this week to have the same taps rechromed.

jacko - 9/1/08 at 09:29 PM

Thankyou for the help it was info for a mate .
He has just let me know that he has done it with a sanding disc
Cheers
Jacko

worX - 9/1/08 at 10:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by fatfrankyCoincidentally I should be going there this week to have the same taps rechromed.