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04-21-2019, 11:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Newport News VIRGINIA
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Chrome removal
So I have some old chrome wheels on my 64 that are pitted, scratched and in all over bad shape. I’ve tried a number of methods of restoring them but ultimately I think I want to get rid of the chrome. Unless anyone has a better method I was thinking of just taking my buffer with sanding pads or angle grinder with flapper discs and removing the chrome that way. What are your thoughts or suggestions. If I ruin the wheels I won’t loose any sleep. Curious to see what everyone thinks.
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04-22-2019, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
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Re: Chrome removal
I would just say to make sure you use a proper respirator. You're going to be creating some really dangerous dust.
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04-23-2019, 01:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Leonardtown, MD
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Re: Chrome removal
Check with a local chrome shop, they have a dip tank for removing old chrome.
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04-28-2019, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Wellington, Ks
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Re: Chrome removal
Have access to a glass bead machine? Sand blast will be a bit rougher on the base material I'm thinking.
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