De Chroming a plastic grille

[guruvetim]

I want to get rid of what is left of the chrome on the front grille and headlight surrounds on my 60 series. I've done a bit of googling and it would appear that leaving the bits in a de greasing liquid will do the trick.

Anyone tried this?

 

[Ben Stratford]

Not tried that but tried to sand it off then prime and paint which turned out reasonably well.

 

[guruvetim]

Not tried that but tried to sand it off then prime and paint which turned out reasonably well.

I think I saw your post, probably what got me thinking..

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Never tried it ( de chroming that is) but I'd recommend using plastic self etch primer as a base coat.

 

[Shayne]

U-Pol Acid 8 I use as primer and undercoat , I've been very impressed with the finish that can be achieved with their power can range as well .

 

[Markmd]

Liquide bleach get a plastic container to hold all the parts pore in bleach and leave for a few days it will strip of every thing except the plastic, I did my grill and light surrounds on my last 80 then painted black.

 

[guruvetim]

Liquide bleach get a plastic container to hold all the parts pore in bleach and leave for a few days it will strip of every thing except the plastic, I did my grill and light surrounds on my last 80 then painted black.

Thanks

I'll give the bleach a try, it should be easy enough to gat a hold of here in Zimbabwe