Dave1980

Bit of a dilemma.

I need to remove some hammerite from some chromed metal. Anyone got any good ideas?.
Or am i likely to lose the chrome too if i use something to get the hammerite off?.

Maybe my foward planning didnt work out as i thought it would a few months ago.

Any help appreciated.

Cheers Dave

Kieran_Burns

iTrader: (1)

Apparently petrol gets rid.... or any celluose thinner...

try not to sniff

OllyK

Chrome polish is a mild abrasive and should dislodge the paint without affecting the chrome too much. Certainly try softening it with a solvent first

The Zohan

cellulose thinner or paint stripper will do the job without damaging the chrome, use a plastic scraper to dislodge the paint after soaking, paint stripper is best as it will soak in thinners will evaporate.

do not use abrasives as this can damage the chrome finish

Which ever you use wear gloves, especially with paint stripper!

The fumes are vile, do in a well ventillated area.

Dave1980

thanks guys, should be able to manage that. i have some chrome polish too luckily.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Hammerite is actually based on Xylene, so cellulose thinners aren't THAT good at removing it.

Screwfix and decent DIY places sell Hammerite thinners, or "Hammered enamel thinners" which DO contain Xylene.

Alcazar

POC

Nitromors is the stuff you need, should strip the paint and not effect the chrome

Dave1980

nitromors it is.