How to Remove Chrome

Nowadays, most cars to not have chrome plating, but if you have a car and the chrome is peeling or rusting – it’s time to remove it. 

If you want to learn how to remove chrome, here are some suggestions.

From the outset, it is important to note that using any type of acid can do damage to the underlying aluminum, not to mention your hands if you are not careful.  

When preparing to do any of these tasks, ensure that you wear protective eyewear and gloves and are conducting this removal in a well ventilated area.

However, you can use a fifteen percent solution of sulphuric acid. This solution will effectively remove the chrome plating without harming the metal underneath.

If this is not prudent for you to do, you can remove the chrome by sandblasting it off. It is safe and effective and costs less than the previous two methods.  

Finally, if none of these methods appeal to you, take the car to a plating shop where they can remove the chrome safely and effectively.