Chrome quality problem on Starliner

[Cranky Chain Cycles]

Get some sort of real paint stripper. After that it should wipe right off with rags and thinner/mineral spirits. V/r Shawn

Even after repeated attempts with clearcoat stripper and mineral spirits it looks just as bad as before. The only thing i can think of to do is use a buffer and rubbing compound.

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[Sven]

There comes a time when you got figure if the cost of buying all these chemicals and your time, if it isn't cheaper to out source.
I don't know where in Minnesota you live. But This place seems to be good with bike frames and 4.8 customer satisfaction..
http://www.jdplating.com

 

[Cranky Chain Cycles]

There comes a time when you got figure if the cost of buying all these chemicals and your time, if it isn't cheaper to out source.
I don't know where in Minnesota you live. But This place seems to be good with bike frames and 4.8 customer satisfaction..
http://www.jdplating.com

My best luck has been to use a black rubbing compound and a die grinder with a buffing wheel. When in doubt, rub it out.


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[Freqman1]

I’m hoping this is a keeper for all the time and effort. V/r Shawn

 

[Sven]

I’m hoping this is a keeper for all the time and effort. V/r Shawn

It now ,has nothing to do with keeping it or not.
It's all about not being defeated by stubborn clear coat.

 

[Cranky Chain Cycles]

There comes a time when you got figure if the cost of buying all these chemicals and your time, if it isn't cheaper to out source.
I don't know where in Minnesota you live. But This place seems to be good with bike frames and 4.8 customer satisfaction..
http://www.jdplating.com

They quoted me $350-400 for a show quality look. However, he mentioned to try using aircraft stripper if the clear coat stuff didn’t work. He claims it won’t hurt the chrome. Luckily, I just happen to have a can. The challenge is to get it into all the tight spots.


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[Cranky Chain Cycles]

Tedious. 2 hours of scrapping with a metal scraper and a coat of aircraft stripper and I’m finally seeing some results. It’s still blotchy in certain areas but it looks like chrome. I’m debating whether or not I should soak it in oxy acid because the rust spots in the corners are a bitch to get out.

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[Cranky Chain Cycles]

Before and after pics. Tonight all the parts will get an oxalic acid bath.

 

[BrentP]

I used acetone (it's what I had in hand) and steel wool, and was able to completely remove all the clear coat from my Spaceliner and make the chrome look like new. The acetone softens the clear coat and the steel wool rubs it off and buffs the chrome.

 

[Cranky Chain Cycles]

Oxy bath complete. It was my first time.

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