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Paint removal on chrome rims
I have a set of chrome rims that have been painted and would like to know how to remove the paint without damaging the chrome ? The paint has started to chip and I would like to go back to just chrome. Also the centers have been painted and I believe they are made of plastic? they were also chromed before painted and I would like to take them back to chrome. Thanks: D
David Kitterman
Car hobbyist - Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A.
2006
RECENTLY HAD CAR PAINTED AND THEY LEFT A LITTLE OF BLACK PAINT ON THE CHROME BUMPER. WHAT IS BEST WAY TO REMOVE THIS PAINT? THANK YOU
BOB ROTH
RETIRED - PLYMOUTH, MN USA
2007
2007
A strong solvent, the sooner the better, Bob -- you could try turpentine
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