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| | | Author: | cycbuild  | | Posted: | Jan 11, 2023 22:10 | | Subject: | Scrubbing off chrome for personal collection | | Viewed: | 137 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| Hello,
Some of my chromed parts in poor condition (severely faded). I would like to
remove the chromium entirely and reveal the solid colors (white, grays).
Example:
1. Can you kindly point me towards a related LEGO online resource?
2. To confirm, would this fall under seller ToS?
All parts listed in your store must be genuine LEGO parts in their original,
unmodified condition.
3. 90s chrome silver parts = ABS plastic & chromium coating?
4. Best method for minimal damage? Ferric chloride (chemical etching)?
Thanks for helping,
Caleb
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| | | | | Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Jan 12, 2023 04:21 | | Subject: | Re: Scrubbing off chrome for personal collection | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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All parts listed in your store must be genuine LEGO parts in their original,
unmodified condition.
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If you are selling them, sell them as they are. If you purposely remove the finish
then they are modified.
For a personal collection there is no issue.
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| | | | | Author: | starbeanie | | Posted: | Jan 12, 2023 08:11 | | Subject: | Re: Scrubbing off chrome for personal collection | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/79088-removing-chrome-from-parts/
In Help, cycbuild1136 writes:
| | Hello,
Some of my chromed parts in poor condition (severely faded). I would like to
remove the chromium entirely and reveal the solid colors (white, grays).
Example:
1. Can you kindly point me towards a related LEGO online resource?
2. To confirm, would this fall under seller ToS?
All parts listed in your store must be genuine LEGO parts in their original,
unmodified condition.
3. 90s chrome silver parts = ABS plastic & chromium coating?
4. Best method for minimal damage? Ferric chloride (chemical etching)?
Thanks for helping,
Caleb
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| | | | | Author: | rylie_aitch | | Posted: | Jan 12, 2023 11:01 | | Subject: | Re: Scrubbing off chrome for personal collection | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, cycbuild1136 writes:
| | Hello,
Some of my chromed parts in poor condition (severely faded). I would like to
remove the chromium entirely and reveal the solid colors (white, grays).
Example:
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| | 3. 90s chrome silver parts = ABS plastic & chromium coating?
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That sword is more likely PP (polypropylene)
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| | | | | Author: | enig | | Posted: | Jan 12, 2023 11:11 | | Subject: | Re: Scrubbing off chrome for personal collection | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, cycbuild1136 writes:
| | Hello,
Some of my chromed parts in poor condition (severely faded). I would like to
remove the chromium entirely and reveal the solid colors (white, grays).
Example:
1. Can you kindly point me towards a related LEGO online resource?
2. To confirm, would this fall under seller ToS?
All parts listed in your store must be genuine LEGO parts in their original,
unmodified condition.
3. 90s chrome silver parts = ABS plastic & chromium coating?
4. Best method for minimal damage? Ferric chloride (chemical etching)?
Thanks for helping,
Caleb
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Whatever you do and whatever solution you use - if it involves mechanical brushing
of any sort - make sure to use as soft brushing tools as you can get away with.
In the past I have made the mistake of using a paintbrush to remove dust from
plates. It was enough to cause visible damage to the shiny surface in between
the studs. Very, very expensive mistake 
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| | | | | Author: | cycbuild | | Posted: | Jan 13, 2023 22:47 | | Subject: | Re: Scrubbing off chrome for personal collection | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| yorbrick writes:
| | If you are selling them, sell them as they are. If you purposely remove the finish
then they are modified.
For a personal collection there is no issue.
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Scribbling with sharpies and washing whites in peroxide are perfect-ly petty.
Chroming and de-chroming carry criminal charges....so unfair, so ein mist!
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starbeanie writes:
Thanks for the oven cleaner tip!
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ryanaitch writes:
| | That sword is more likely PP (polypropylene)
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Thank you for weighing in. I've learned a bit about thermoplastics, their
chemical resistances, but very little about identifying them.
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enig writes:
| | Whatever you do and whatever solution you use - if it involves mechanical brushing
of any sort - make sure to use as soft brushing tools as you can get away with.
In the past I have made the mistake of using a paintbrush to remove dust from
plates. It was enough to cause visible damage to the shiny surface in between
the studs. Very, very expensive mistake
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Appreciate the advice. I'll make sure to avoid using anything with bristles.
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