Phil,
While the chrome can be removed by reversing the chrome plating process, I would not recommend that if the forks are rusted or heavily pitted as the process also tends to attack the bare metal. Sand blasting will also remove some of the steel as the chrome has a hard surface. Sand blasting at a shallow angle sometimes tends to lift the chrome in strips but this may not be uniform. Since you have glass beaded the fork, that should take care of the rust. I would just use 60 grit emery cloth to break the glaze on the chrome and feather the edges at the rust spots, then prime and paint.
Bill Boston
Wilmington (yet another rainy day), DE
> Busy restoring an old Viner frame and fork. Frame was
> painted so that was easy to strip ready for the respray,
> but the fork was chromed. The chrome is very rusted and
> beyond being saved as a chromed fork. Tried to have the
> fork glass blasted to remove the chrome but this had very
> little effect. What is the best way to remove the chrome ?
> Is sand blasting a better option ? or is there a chemical (
> acid ) that can remove the chrome.
> Thanks
> Phil Grizic
> Durban ? South Africa
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