removing paint off chrome

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FrankM83
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removing paint off chrome

Post by FrankM83 »

Hi all my traveller has had all its chrome work painted white, can I save this chrome? and how? paint stripper? Thanks

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Post by jonathon »

Should wash off with thinners :wink:

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Post by Alec »

Hello Frank,

if the paint is resistant to thinners, you could try paint stripper. Chromium is an extremely hard metal and if in good condition will withstand quite aggressive actions.

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Post by FrankM83 »

HI all thanks for your help will try with thinners, if not the stripper :)

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Post by Matt »

If its only thin you could use a cutting compound?
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