Chrome stripping

[Cornpatch MO]

I have a turn signal lever that the chrome is bad on. Is there a "do it yourself" method to get all that chrome off so it can be painted? Thanks for any input....................MO

 

[texas69bee]

http://www.hiltopautoparts.com/product/nos-mopar-turn-signal-lever-most-1962-thru-1964-models/

I think I would stick to painting as well.

 

[badmopar67]

I did strip some off of some taillight bezels for a friend did in a sandblasting cabinet didn't take it completely off but deafly made it rough enough to paint

 

[Cornpatch MO]

http://www.hiltopautoparts.com/product/nos-mopar-turn-signal-lever-most-1962-thru-1964-models/

I think I would stick to painting as well.

Zactly!!!, but still don't know how to get that crappy chrome off.........................MO

 

[ma mopar nutz]

I'M THINKING A BLAST CABINET WOULD WORK GREAT!! I WOULD MAKE SURE WORKING PSI FOR THE CABINET BE NO HIGHER THEN SAY 20-25 PSI YOU DONT WANT TO GO CRAZY ON IT RIGHT AWAY AND YOU CAN ALWAYS CRANK UP THE AIR PSI !! I WOULD ALSO TAPE OFF THE PLASTIC JUST INCASE !!:headbang::imho:

 

[5.7 hemi]

I tried taking the chrome off in my media cabinet, granted I'm using sand, and at 120 psi, it just scratched the surface of the chrome, but I think it will allow paint to adhere.

 

[super-bee_ski]

I am currently set-up with "Black diamond"...more commonly called Aluminum Oxide..(i think)
It is nasty stuff...
I think the best method is a chem strip...
Chemical reaction compound...

By using Muritic Acid (Hydrochloric Acid) with water...
A 30% mixture..
1/3 to Muritic acid to 1 part water
Soak it or dab it on for a period of time..
Wash and rinse with soap and water...

 

[Cornpatch MO]

I am currently set-up with "Black diamond"...more commonly called Aluminum Oxide..(i think)
It is nasty stuff...
I think the best method is a chem strip...
Chemical reaction compound...

By using Muritic Acid (Hydrochloric Acid) with water...
A 30% mixture..
1/3 to Muritic acid to 1 part water
Soak it or dab it on for a period of time..
Wash and rinse with soap and water...

Thank you, that was the info I was looking for. I know chrome platers use reverse electrolisis, but that is more pricey than the lever is worth. I will try out your method...................MO

 

[dvw]

I sand blasted the outside rear view mirrors on my Volare and my Challenger, then painted them.
The Volare was painted in 1986, the challenger in 2003. Both are still perfect.
Doug

 

[Photon440]

I'd use an abrasive paint removal stripping disc, or even a belt sander to remove the high rusted blisters, then recoat as you like. Personally, I'd cover it with some 1/4" gray shrink tubing which would be a nice matt finish, tough and durable.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/FMP1229-1-4-...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f330460af
(just an example, you'd need to make sure you had sufficient length.)