spellbinder99 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I picked up two of the plated VF-1 strike kits off e-bay and I was wondering what would be a good way to remove the plating from only parts of the model. I know there are certain products that will safely remove metal plating from model kits, but I have an idea for one of them that entails only removing the plating from certain portions. Thanks for any suggestions. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyowelb Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I used Castrol Super Clean (make sure to get the Cleaner/Degreaser) to remove the chrome plating on some of my model car. Thanks, d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamen0083 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 http://www.childofmecha.com/Modeling/Chrome/Chrome.html Apply it to specific pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambodian tire Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 If it's styrene then use Easy Off oven cleaner I've done it often and it works well and fast. If you want to be on the safe side apply some to the "sprue" or "tree" of your particular plastic (the runner that the parts are attached to). Just apply Easy Off let sit for a couple of minutes then rinse and wash, voila.....no more chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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