cliffj (R.I.P.)
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Post by cliffj (R.I.P.) on Oct 28, 2017 22:19:05 GMT -6
I just got done stripping some chrome off the '58 tree using my trusty stand by Krud Kutter and some of the pieces have a yellowish film on them. I do believe this was mentioned on another thread but lord knows I can't find it. How do I get it off and/or does it affect painting over it. I've tried lacquer thinner but it doesn't do much.
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Post by JCON on Oct 28, 2017 22:22:40 GMT -6
Bucky ran into this once I believe... or was it Jeff on his Chevy... I can't remember how they dealt with it so will wait on them... sorry...
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 28, 2017 22:27:09 GMT -6
Cliff, that coating is on there to help in the chrome process, I believe. Personally, I don't try to remove it. I just paint over it. If you want to try a piece of scrap, you might dunk it in a little brake fluid, or Castrol Super Clean, or some of the other products that builders use to remove botched up paint jobs.
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Post by JCON on Oct 28, 2017 22:30:35 GMT -6
I hear it's a lacquer clear coat from what I'm reading...
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Post by JCON on Oct 28, 2017 22:31:24 GMT -6
Simple Green cleaner supposedly takes it off after soaking in it...
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patrick
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Post by patrick on Oct 29, 2017 1:29:52 GMT -6
I have always used ammonia to de-chrome (ypu get a lot for little $)...the yellow bonding stuff has always flaked off by using an old toothbrush..............
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Post by JEFF on Oct 29, 2017 2:13:34 GMT -6
I have run into this as Joe said. I've had some success using Tamiya's X-20A to remove it. You don't need to worry about it though, enamels and lacquers stick to it just fine.
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Post by JCON on Oct 29, 2017 8:55:39 GMT -6
Thanks Jeff, I thought you had this issue on the Chevy Gasser Build...  |
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Post by JEFF on Oct 29, 2017 14:04:04 GMT -6
Actually it was the chrome itself that was such a pain on that one. |
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 29, 2017 14:08:06 GMT -6
I've been having great luck, lately with the bleach for the chrome. Some of the parts have the yellow coating when they come out, and some don't. Must be a difference in kitmakers' processes.
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Post by JCON on Oct 29, 2017 15:02:55 GMT -6
That would be my guess Bucky!!!
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