Neil Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Got a Tamiya Suzuki RGV for the upcoming GB, but the plated parts look a bit too 'chromey' for my liking, and want to respray them with Alclad or something, for a more realistic aluminium finish. What would be the most effective way to remove the chrome plating on the parts? I have heard that some oven cleaners can be used for this, is this correct, or should I use some other method? Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL B Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Got a Tamiya Suzuki RGV for the upcoming GB, but the plated parts look a bit too 'chromey' for my liking, and want to respray them with Alclad or something, for a more realistic aluminium finish. What would be the most effective way to remove the chrome plating on the parts? I have heard that some oven cleaners can be used for this, is this correct, or should I use some other method? Ta. Neil, You are right about some oven cleaners but I don't know which ones are safe. You could also try brake fluid. Acetone works in a pinch but don't leave the sprue in too long or it can deform the plastic parts. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 There's a wonder stuff you can use for this its called Bleach Pop it in a tub of bleach water it down a little you'll see all that gay chrome disappear in seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Right oh, cheers chaps! I may have a quick experiment with the jolly old Domestos then, on a spare part of the sprue section that is not used. Just in case it goes t***s up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Let us know how it goes Neil - I was thinking about doing the same with my Honda. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffclark7 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Hi Ya Neil Before you start going down the chemical route, try this, it really works and doesn't harm the plastic! http://starshipmodeler.com/tech/mp_cola.htm Cheers Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 There's a wonder stuff you can use for this its called Bleach Pop it in a tub of bleach water it down a little you'll see all that gay chrome disappear in seconds You were absolutely right . Laid it in a tub of watered down bleach and it completely dissolved away. Not a spot of chrome left anywhere, didn't need to scrub the sprue with a brush or anything. The plastic itself has not been marked in any way too. Job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 You were absolutely right . Laid it in a tub of watered down bleach and it completely dissolved away. Not a spot of chrome left anywhere, didn't need to scrub the sprue with a brush or anything. The plastic itself has not been marked in any way too. Job done. CALL ME GARY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks for sharing a superb tip. I'm lovin' it! Cheers. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 CALL ME GARY Not quite, I havn't started sticking anything together yet, will wait till the new year . Thanks for sharing a superb tip.I'm lovin' it! Cheers. Bob Surprised me how efficiently it took it all off, tell the truth. Better add that I did leave it soaking overnight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Not quite, I havn't started sticking anything together yet, will wait till the new year .Surprised me how efficiently it took it all off, tell the truth. Better add that I did leave it soaking overnight though. I'm wondering if it would be a good policy to do that method for cleaning the releasing agents from kit parts. Soak em over night and rinse off in the morning. As it don't harm the plastic it must be an idea. Cheers. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 I'm wondering if it would be a good policy to do that method for cleaning the releasing agents from kit parts.Soak em over night and rinse off in the morning. As it don't harm the plastic it must be an idea. Cheers. Bob That's a thought, because it certainly does not harm the kit plastic at all. That Tamiya sprue really is now squeeky clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Told you it will work ..I used this method to strip off all the chrome on my 1/12 Bentley I think chroming up the parts is a waste of time when you cut them off the sprue your always left with a bit of black plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) Got a Tamiya Suzuki RGV for the upcoming GB, but the plated parts look a bit too 'chromey' for my liking, and want to respray them with Alclad or something, for a more realistic aluminium finish. What would be the most effective way to remove the chrome plating on the parts? I have heard that some oven cleaners can be used for this, is this correct, or should I use some other method? Ta. Zoiks! That looks more like bits for an American tarted up Hayabusa than a flippin' GP bike! Glad you got it all off so nicely. Jen. Edited November 12, 2007 by desmojen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think chroming up the parts is a waste of time when you cut them off the sprue your always left with a bit of black plastic My thoughts too, especially when any joins need rubbing down also. Does seem a bit pointless. Zoiks! That looks more like bits for an American tarted up Hayabusa than a flippin' GP bike! Glad you got it all off so nicely. Did look a touch on the bright 'n shiney side didn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornishRebel Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Damn! I don't know what I'd do without this site...just what I needed to strip the chrome plating off my Revell AC Cobra... Nice one! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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