HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
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HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
How do i remove the chrome from traxxas pede/rustler wheels? They are new but chrome is disappearing off them as they sit and want to use them with proline front wheels on my rc10 scorcher project to put sandpaddle tires on them.Don
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
I've known a couple of girls that could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch, but unfortunately I had to leave them behind when I got married. Sorry I can't be of more assistance Don.
Actually, I think soaking them in Acetone or some such chemical will eat the chrome paint without damaging the wheel. I may have that chemical wrong though so you may want to wait for someone with better info.
Actually, I think soaking them in Acetone or some such chemical will eat the chrome paint without damaging the wheel. I may have that chemical wrong though so you may want to wait for someone with better info.
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
couple of things work as far as I know. On bullet wheels, I used acetone and it removed it pretty well, but it was kinda stubborn. Something like easy off should also work if the plating is aluminum.
I'd try acetone first on a small spot on the back of the wheel, then maybe the easy off.
I'd try acetone first on a small spot on the back of the wheel, then maybe the easy off.
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
I have heard that simply running them through a cycle or two in the dishwasher will do it - but I haven't gotten brave enough to try it yet.
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
you can try to soak them in Purple Power degreaser, seems to be gentle on the plastic.
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
As long as the wheels are nylon, Easy-Off oven cleaner should remove the chrome. It needs to soak for a while but should come right off with a toothbrush. Make sure the wheels are nylon, because if they're plastic, the chemicals might attack it.
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
Ive had them forever so no telling what started the chrome disappearing lol.I will try those and see where it goes tomorrow.Thanks DON
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
I remove chrome from plastic by soaking in Simple Green. Always works for me.
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
Simple Green works great,,,,ask me how I know
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
I would suggest you take them somewhere and get em sandblasted but Sand blast but it took so much time, powder coat is heat dropped and not easy to put it off.As for chrome there is nothing to say it drops anything,chrome is painted and has nothing to do with the wheel durability ,nor does chrome. Keep try continue because its difficult not impossible. Maybe you found any ideas to take it off.
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I think the chrome he is refering to is the "chrome" on plastic, not chrome on steel.
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
Interestingly, most people usually ask how to get a chrome finish on parts, rather than remove it
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
Chrome on steel is a chemical process, not just painted on. To remove chrome from steel, it needs to be chemically removed as well. Any chrome plating outfit can remove old chrome by dipping it in a chemical tank. Chrome plating on plastic is much more easily removed, certainly no sand-blasting is needed.Sean1 wrote:I would suggest you take them somewhere and get em sandblasted but Sand blast but it took so much time, powder coat is heat dropped and not easy to put it off.As for chrome there is nothing to say it drops anything,chrome is painted and has nothing to do with the wheel durability ,nor does chrome. Keep try continue because its difficult not impossible. Maybe you found any ideas to take it off.
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Re: HOW TO REMOVE CHROME
I think i remember someone saying liquid plumber removed plastic chrome.DON
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