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10-17-2012, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Carolina
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who strips chrome?
what companys out there strip chrome?
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10-17-2012, 07:46 PM
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#2
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Baraboo, WI
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google and call a local plater. Nothing real special about dipping steel in acid.
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10-17-2012, 07:49 PM
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#3
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^ chrome is a little harder to strip that you think...
Like he said chrome shops are your best bet...Just ask them what the procces will do to aluminum before you get it done.
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10-17-2012, 08:42 PM
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#4
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: N Ga
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Its a pain in the nuts. I started doing it last week and have found two options. One is essentially reversing the chrome plating process and the other is muriatic acid. The first requires some specialized equipment, the second can destroy aluminum if not done correctly.
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10-17-2012, 09:06 PM
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Giant Filipino
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: South Carolina
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How about media blasting? Either way it's going to leave you with unfinished aluminum
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10-17-2012, 09:20 PM
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#6
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: N Ga
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Problem with blasting is when you are talking about a paintball gun there are areas that can't be effectively blasted. If you miss a small section in a hole inside the body and then try to ano it you will have nothing more than a mess. Chrome and nickle will violently react with the sulfuric acid when power is applied. The part will turn black and the acid bath will turn white. Unfortunately I know this from experience.
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10-17-2012, 09:33 PM
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#7
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Baraboo, WI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xsvdynastypballa
^ chrome is a little harder to strip that you think...
Like he said chrome shops are your best bet...Just ask them what the procces will do to aluminum before you get it done.
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i like your work showcased on your page. Nice. Will be contacting you about a couple custom mags this winter. |
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10-18-2012, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: 540,703
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Apparently, you can use caswell's anodizing stripper if you run 12V DC through it and leave it in for 5-15 minutes it will remove the chrome plating. Haven't had the time, nor the desire to **** around with it though.
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10-18-2012, 01:20 AM
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THAT COCKER/PUMP GUY...
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Chesapeake, VA/L.A., CA
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find a hooker to suck it off.  |
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10-18-2012, 12:39 PM
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%15 h2so4 bath with a stainless anode running an anodizing process in reverse will do the job. It can some time and you need to watch your amperage and heat, but it will take every layer off including nickel. I don't have a very good setup for it which is why I do not offer it. Its also not reliable which is why I suggest using a plating shop.
Plus I don't see that setup lasting very long...
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10-19-2012, 07:49 PM
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I crack myself up!
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: the 847
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tempted
Problem with blasting is when you are talking about a paintball gun there are areas that can't be effectively blasted. If you miss a small section in a hole inside the body and then try to ano it you will have nothing more than a mess. Chrome and nickle will violently react with the sulfuric acid when power is applied. The part will turn black and the acid bath will turn white. Unfortunately I know this from experience.
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I hope this was not with a certain FBM body 
still need pics when it's done, and am enjoying the mag!
Dan |
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