Removing chrome

Posted on Wed 8th, May 2013

• #1

hp93

Im new to the forum and recently purchased a Carlton frame through here.

the frame has been chromed but its obviously seen better days and i wanted to remove it, I've had a little google but a lot of the info im getting is car based.

anyone with experience in this who give me some tips? need a relatively cheap and easy route

thanks.
• #2

hugo7

First, you should start by seeing if you can clean it up. Rub with silver foil and WD40.

You'll be surprised what some elbow grease can do.
• #3

hp93

its got some rust pitting and has flaked off in areas, so im looking to remove it all to repaint, thanks for the advice though.
• #4

Dazaa

Just sand it flat so the paint has a key to stick to. Sand any rusty areas down to the steel and maybe treat with rust killer if its pitted the metal. No need to remove the chrome.
• #5

hp93

i may decide to raw the frame and clear coat it, weighing up my ideas atm, thanks for the advise guys.

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