How to remove chrome?

[El C]

I have few parts that don´t fit to the design because of the chrome, so it needs to go.
Painting over is NOT an alternative.
So, which way to go?

 

[Starnger]

Just sand it away with some fine grit flap disc maybe? Or manually with some sanding paper.

 

[El C]

Just sand it away with some fine grit flap disc maybe? Or manually with some sanding paper.

Sanding will be back up plan if nothing else (better way) appears.

 

[RustySprockets]

Caustic soda? I'm pretty sure it attacks chrome but leaves steel unaffected. The stuff REALLY hates aluminum, though...be careful.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Caustic soda? I'm pretty sure it attacks chrome but leaves steel unaffected. The stuff REALLY hates aluminum, though...be careful.

Ditto

How to

 

[Indyjps]

Are you powder coating or something? A healthy sanding and a good etch primer covers it well.

 

[Scott Diesel]

I found that heat....I mean really high heat works. MAP gas (yellow tank) is the highest heat or temperature portable tank torch you can get. Just be aware of the flakes as the chrome starts to deteriorates. After you heat treat it (touch the material). you can use a corse wire brush or even a media blaster to remove the remaining chrome plating.