I have some chromed motorbike mudguards, what's the easiest way to remove it to get to the bare metal underneath?
kazbanz,
Mar 10, 6:35am
There is no EASY way to remove chrome. if its a metal part then taking it to a chrome plater is the only way I'm aware of.
tamarillo,
Mar 10, 6:37am
DiP them. Used to be called acid dip, a chrome plater can do it as they remove old chrome first.
grangies,
Mar 10, 7:39am
Chrome can be painted over, if sanded properly and the appropriate etch primer is used.
motorboy2011,
Mar 10, 7:52am
I want remove it as I want to get a rough sanded look, that's then sealed to stop it rusting. Example being this fuel cap cover and headlight which I did the front ring on.
80 grit sand paper on a D.A sander, plus plenty of patience will get it off.
motorboy2011,
Mar 10, 8:05am
Sounds like I'm off to buy some elbow grease! Cheers for the info above!
tony9,
Mar 10, 8:15am
Bunnings have Hydrochloric Acid. Not sure of the concentration, but 30% HCL will dissolve and remove Chrome plating.
gmphil,
Mar 10, 8:20am
twisted wire wheel u put on angle grinder
thefatfj,
Mar 10, 11:24am
BECAREFUL IF REMOVING WITH WIRE WHEEL OR SANDING DISC take to plater, they reverse the plating process,
grangies,
Mar 10, 12:11pm
BE CAREFUL of what?
motorboy2011,
Mar 10, 1:20pm
I've tried removing with a 3m sanding wheel and a wire wheel. It would work but id need a few weeks to get it finished! Acid or visiting a chrome plater looks to be the ticket.
kazbanz,
Mar 10, 2:26pm
sorry dude --honest injun ^^^^^ follow my advice. Chrome just aint nice stuff to be playing with
lookoutas,
Mar 10, 4:42pm
Do what kaz sez.
joanie32,
Mar 10, 7:17pm
Flap disc or 36 grit sanding disc is the only diy way.
nzjay,
Mar 11, 7:53am
Other health problems that are caused by chromium(VI) are:
- Skin rashes - Upset stomachs and ulcers - Respiratory problems - Weakened immune systems - Kidney and liver damage - Alteration of genetic material - Lung cancer - Death
The safe way is taking it to a plater who remove it by reverse electrolysis
motorboy2011,
Mar 11, 2:03pm
Safe. Plastic container $4.90, 5l hydrochloric acid $35. Now if I run a little bit of current through that, surely it will electro-whatever remove itself safely and with little effort?
elect70,
Mar 11, 2:10pm
Blardy cjhromers want almost as much to dechrome as to chrome , say its the power consumption but they dont do parts individually they wait for a full load . cost me $ 120 to dechrome set of alloy rims but only $100 to powder coat .
kazbanz,
Mar 12, 5:07pm
elect---Theres another issue you might not be aware of. contamination.-It plays havoc with the chemical baths and costs a fair bit to remove
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