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Chrome removal advice
I have a stainless marine shotgun that has chrome plating on the barrel; I want to remove the chrome plating from the stainless and give it a matte finish with my bead blaster bead blaster ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] . What chemical can I use to remove the chrome, nickel, and copper without damaging the stainless or the environment?
James Griggs- Panama City, Florida
Removing the chrome is the easy part. muriatic acid ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] (HCl) will do the trick in probably a few minutes. The nickel is the toughie. My recommendation is to find a good plater that can strip it and will have all the necessary chemicals and equipment for waste disposal. I don't think it should cost too much.
Dan Brewerchemical process supplier - Gurnee, Illinois
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