Aynbody know how to do it. I have a rear plate housing for a Grand prix that I want to de-chrome and paint black. Isn't there something about vinegar mixed with 1 or 2 other things that removes chrome from plastic?
De-chrome plastic
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In my experience, most of the "chrome" on plastic can be removed with a scotch-brite pad. It also gives a little tooth for your paint to stick to.
The "chrome" on plastic parts is almost always vacuum deposited aluminum. There are vendors who will put real chrome on plastic parts, but the factory did not use that process. I've found that a mild acid will usually remove the "chrome" with no ill effects to the plastic, and it's a lot less work than scrubbing (hey, I'm lazy!). I've actually accidentally removed this coating with acid-based flux for soldering copper pipes. You can also try muratic acid. Just be sure to thoroughly wash the acid off the parts before painting.
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Only if you want to destroy it...
The heat generated from the friction of the blasting would quickly warp, distort, and then ruin whatever piece you were working on.
Media blasting might work if you use a really low air pressure and plastic blasting material.
But as said, you'll probably end up messing the piece up more than when you started.
But as said, you'll probably end up messing the piece up more than when you started.
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