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kaszal

17-04-2010 07:20 AM

Chrome plated CAT wheels

I had these vintage wheels chrome plated by a local company and I was wondering is it safe to soak them in acetone to remove glued on tyres? I know chrome is supposed to be corrosion resistant but has anyone tried already? Thanks

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mark christopher

17-04-2010 08:18 AM

i would doubt it, id say it will take the chrome off

Col	17-04-2010 11:19 AM

Are they chrome plated as in metal? Or just chrome paint?

kaszal

17-04-2010 11:52 AM

Chrome wheels

They're chrome plated on aluminium. The platers replied and said solvents (e.g. acetone) should probably be OK. They use cellulose thinners. I just wanted to get a second opinion (they cost a bit to plate as a one off)

mark christopher

17-04-2010 04:16 PM

it may be worth tyring a hidden bit first to be sure, the probably bit would worry me

Col	18-04-2010 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaszal (Post 367845)

So the wheels are metal, and the "chrome" is painted on? (cellulose thinners)

kaszal

18-04-2010 06:01 AM

No they are chrome plated not painted (?) the thinners are for removing water stains etc after plating.

kaszal

12-07-2010 08:04 AM

Removed tyres no problem - came up beatifully!

Now up for auction on eBay (same user name)

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