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Post by donculley on Sept 14, 2021 11:42:48 GMT -6
I'm trying to remove some gold plating from an old TD kit and hopefully save the chrome underneath. I've read in numerous places that placing the part in alcohol for a very short period of time does the trick, but I had a test piece in alcohol for over 5 minutes and nothing happened - anyone have an idea if the gold removal is possible ?
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Post by rodsnracin on Sept 14, 2021 12:11:27 GMT -6
Was it 91% alcohol? You need the strongest percentage for it to work. Try it on some sprue first if possible!
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Post by bobschaffer on Sept 14, 2021 12:47:35 GMT -6
I did it,If i remember correctly(this was like 20 years ago),with oven cleaner. on a paddy wagon. of course test on sprue first.
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Post by donculley on Sept 14, 2021 14:23:52 GMT -6
Was it 91% alcohol? You need the strongest percentage for it to work. Try it on some sprue first if possible! It may be weaker, I'll have to check on that. I bought during the Covid crisis when alcohol was like unobtanium |
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Post by flounder on Sept 14, 2021 17:35:48 GMT -6
I think I did that with Fantastic some years ago. One wipe was all it took.
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Post by bugaboo on Sept 15, 2021 1:15:09 GMT -6
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Post by donculley on Sept 15, 2021 6:13:19 GMT -6
I checked the bottle, and it says 91% . The again, it was Walmart brand, so who knows.
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Sept 15, 2021 7:50:16 GMT -6
I checked the bottle, and it says 91% . The again, it was Walmart brand, so who knows. |
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Post by 41chevy on Sept 15, 2021 11:21:02 GMT -6
Needs to soak for a few hours to work. Paul
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Post by donculley on Sept 15, 2021 11:31:32 GMT -6
Needs to soak for a few hours to work. Paul I'll give it a shot - thanks ! |
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Post by rapidtransit on Sept 16, 2021 6:07:17 GMT -6
I use Finger nail polish remover ,gets rid of that gold chrome in seconds!
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Post by rodsnracin on Sept 16, 2021 6:17:22 GMT -6
I use Finger nail polish remover ,gets rid of that gold chrome in seconds! Acetone or non-Acetone? |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Sept 16, 2021 6:32:32 GMT -6
I use Finger nail polish remover ,gets rid of that gold chrome in seconds! Acetone or non-Acetone? |
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Post by rapidtransit on Sept 16, 2021 9:12:24 GMT -6
Acetone dunk the whole tree in for 5 seconds or so , bang there's your chrome .
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Post by donculley on Sept 17, 2021 7:28:35 GMT -6
Well I struck out on both ... The alcohol method took quite while, and it worked to a point but left some gold that wouldn't come off. I tried the acetone method last night, but only after a few seconds it took both the gold and chrome off ! I'm thinking this kit must have had some light plating done for the stuff to come completely off that fast. I guess its Alclad time , but thanks for the info guys !
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Post by bugaboo on Sept 18, 2021 7:14:40 GMT -6
Well, I tested it out again, and it still works for me  |
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Post by TooOld on Sept 18, 2021 9:31:23 GMT -6
Well, I tested it out again, and it still works for me Excellent video !  |
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Post by bugaboo on Sept 18, 2021 10:08:12 GMT -6
Thank you |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Sept 18, 2021 12:51:43 GMT -6
Well, I tested it out again, and it still works for me |
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Post by bugaboo on Sept 18, 2021 13:14:18 GMT -6
I was just told that it is denatured alcohol in english |
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