Removing chrome plating from wheels

[DirtRacinFool]

I was digging through some boxes and found a full set of wheels I had bought around 3 years ago. The chrome plating is all chipped and i'd like to remove it and dye the wheels. Anybody out there know a good easy way of doing this?

Thanks for your Help,
DRF

[V-Mac]

I bought some stuff at wal-wart called "oops" and it works very well at revoving stuff like that, oven cleaner also works well.

-Vince

[draggerman11]

Put some denatured alchohol on a rag, and start wiping the wheels with it. It should start coming off. Keep doing this, until it is gone.

I believe you can also use Paint Thinner.

[XXXER]

Traxxas Nitro wash! I swear, that stuff would make a great bleach for hair, and possibly is a cure for cancer!


I have seen that stuff remove the nitro grime from wheels, and, interestingly enough, the chrome plating as well.

[cm113]

go to your nearest auto parts store and get some purple stuff, royal purple, pro power , etc . it will take chrome off and anodizing off alum. but do it outside , because it may smoke and the fumes are dangerous. spray the parts , wait a minute or 2, and dunk the parts in a bucket half full of water. you may want to scratch the surface with scotchbrite or 1000grit sandpaper before you spray it.

[HotTrick]

XXXER: I think you mean a cause of Cancer, lol.

[Rotorranch]

E-Z Off Oven cleaner. Removes the plating, doesn't hurt the plastic.

Rotor

[TSR6]

Originally posted by XXXER
and possibly is a cure for cancer!


...maybe the exact opposite there buddy ;)

-T