Removing Chrome

[In the Shed]

G'day folks,

I want to remove chrome off a sheet metal part on my 1950 AJS motorcycle so it can be painted as per original. I appreciate electro players generally do this but I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas. I read one suggestion of hydrochloric acid and water mix (1 part acid to 3 parts water).

Appreciate any input.

Regards
Stephen

[EK DAZ]

Hi Stephen, I have sanded it of with" wet and dry" on my Ariel, but was a major job. I also sent some away to the electroplater to get de - chromed and it cost nearly as much to have chromed. Good luck Daz.

[Blacky]

Is it die cast ? You need to be careful with that stuff - I am VERY slowly restoring a Rudge and I took the parts to the chrome plater to be done - AJS parts aren't too hard to find if you cock it up , but try buying parts for a bloody Rudge .........

[In the Shed]

Hi Blacky,
Nah it's just the sheet metal dome cover that goes over the clutch, about 225 mm in diameter.

EK Daz,
I was thinking about wet & dry paper or hitting it with the wire wheel.

Regards
Stephen