Chrome stripping

Hey ,
Anybody got any " backyard - bonfire - washtub full O acid " type tricks for stripping chrome .
I have about 5 sets of old hot rod wheels {with bad chrome } that I would like to be able to paint or patina .

Will a chrome shop "strip only " ? Any body tried it ?

Thanks ,
Jeff Brock

 

I'd be very interested in this too... I have a set of Chrome wheels that are shot, but it's nothing a coat of paint couldn't fix!

 

Yes, a chrome shop will strip only, and very inexpensive too. The acids needed to strip chrome are pretty potent, I wouldn't mess with them.

 

most will strip only...trust the pros and let them do it

 

Thats cool !
I tried sand blasting with 125psi ... not good ... pretty worn out media though .
I'll make some calls .

 

Thay use the chrome tank and revurse the chrome process. So the chrome goes from the work to the anode.

 

i worked in a chrome shop for three years. its really cheap and quick. but i wouldnt try to mess with the chemicals, nasty and dangerous stuff.

 

the chrome shop reverses the direction of the current and the chrome comes off. should be cheap , unless it fills tank with shit and ruins chemicals, then it would cost more. do not attempt in the back yard. cadiilac dave

 

I got an axle and wishbones stripped.... cost me $22NZ (about $15US).