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Old 04-21-2006, 12:25 AM
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Default Re: I need to strip chrome from aluminum?

Well....I have oodles of Nitric Acid. I'll let you know my outcome tomorrow around noon CST.

Question...You say the chrome will "flake" off using the method in which I have described above...So I assume that the stripping of the chrome should be very noticeable during the process and not "invisble" or difficult to see? Am I correct in the assumption that stainless steel is the correct cathode for the chrome strip? 316 stainless to be precise...Also, is the Caswell anodizing and chrome stripper used at room temperature for chrome stripping? I use it at room temperature to strip anodizing...Curious.

Thanks again!
- Dan

P.S. For the record today I tried an aluminum cathode and a mild steel one. I just read something about the cathode being stainless steel. I'm hoping that this is my "cure-all" and am going to be trying it tomorrow.

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