otterine Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 In building the 1/12 scale Datsun for my barn find, I found a method for removing that gleaming (often unrealistic) chrome finish from plastic model parts. There are several videos on the matter, and the easiest method involves household bleach. It works! I watched the chrome disappear during the process, and the color went from high silver to yellowish to absent. Removing chrome finish from plastic would definitely apply to the Chrysnbon bathroom kit. You could then paint the pipes and faucets any color you like. Or, you could do as I did for the wheel caps and soak them a short time to weather them. Full post here:http://www.otterine.com/blog/blog1.php/datsun-240zg-part-4-back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks for sharing these tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denkyem Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hmm, think this would work on brassy gold light fixtures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 No, those are actual metal. This is for removing the shiny factory chrome/brass from plastic parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Great tip! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 brake cleaning fluid works as does easy off also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlie Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 excellent, I just got the bathroom kit and the faucets and pipes are super shiny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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