Screamin Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 My grill is starting to lose it's chrome. There are a few spots starting to peal up and I want to know if someone has ever "de-chromed" their grill. I plan on plasti-dipping my grill but I want to do this first. I haven't tried to...pick at it yet so I do not know how easy or hard it is to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Most would say plastic dip it. Underneath the layer of fake chrome is plastic. Plastic dip comes off as if it was vinyl. I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Don't even waste your time dechroming it. PlastiDip, plastidip, plastidip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I used Ferric Chloride to take the chrome off mine, though these days Ammonium Persulfate is more popular with the DIY PCB guys. Under the plating is nice smooth black plastic that doesn't even need painting to look good and will not chip, flake or peel. Just be nice and dispose of the chemicals properly. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 use sand paper to smooth out the chrome > plastic areas then use finer sand paper to smooth the surfaces then plastidip just did my grill:) http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt49/underground000/c4238fe1.jpg?t=1336783935 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 This is why I need to remove my chrome, I can't just plasti-dip it. http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c259/screamin_z/grill2.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c259/screamin_z/grill1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Soak it in brake fluid. The fake chrome should peel off. It will also remove all of the other paint on the grill and leave you with a good surface for plastidipping. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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