Paint removal???

number9

Member

• Dec 1, 2016

• #1

I have a kit from 1977 that came with chrome-plated plastic parts that should be more of a dull chrome. I was told that using a bleach solution would remove the chrome-plateing. The instructions say that it is styrene. Will this weaken or destroy my kit?

Cheers to all.

 

division 6

Master Member

• Dec 1, 2016

• #2

http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html

 

Rogviler

Well-Known Member

• Dec 1, 2016

• #3

No it won't damage the kit. Model chrome plating is ridiculously easy to remove in most cases. Often it will happen right before your eyes. I always say, start with the gentlest product first (doesn't get much more so than Simple Green), and then move up if that doesn't do it. But bleach is a good bet.

Remember that it has nothing to do with actual chrome plating. It's really just a layer of lacquer with aluminum to provide the shine.

-Rog

 

number9

Member

• Dec 1, 2016

• #4

Worked like a charm.

 

Jkirkon

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Dec 1, 2016

• #5

I have used EZ-Off oven cleaner with great success.

 

Rogviler

Well-Known Member

• Dec 1, 2016

• #6

Yeah, anything that's a strong, corrosive base will give good results at eating most types of paint. Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) has a pH of around 12 or a little higher, as do most variations of sodium hydroxide like oven cleaner, Super Clean, Drano, et cetera. And they're pretty gentle on plastics.

Anyway, glad it worked out.

-Rog

 

number9

Member

• Dec 2, 2016

• #7

Thanks.

 

division 6

Master Member

• Dec 3, 2016

• #8

If you are just removing the chrome, a can of Coke should do the trick.

Removing old paint (30+ years old) I've had success with Super Clean and Easy Off.