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bbracer16valver
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Joined: 23 Dec 2005
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:41 pm

how do you get it off metal, namely a rocker cover??? its impossible Sad
JB
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:39 am

Chrome plating I assume you are referring to...best way is some form of dipping in an acid based solution...ask at a chrome platers as they should have these chemicals...not something you can buy at home.

Or if it is in a bad state, then you may be able to sand it off.
bbracer16valver
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:00 am

tried sanding it, you cant scratch it with a screwdriver either, in exposed alloyarea you can scratch the alloy but not the chrome you cant sand it off Sad me and ben tried from 10 till12 last night Sad
Doc
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Joined: 11 Feb 2005
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:08 am

will a wire brush on a drill not take it off?
bbracer16valver
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:09 am

nope dremmel and water wouldnt, gonna be sent for shot blasting
JB
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:38 am

beware the shot blasting will make the aluminium pitted and rough...better off getting it dipped like i said.
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