[krsimulis]

I have a ton of motorcycle parts I am trying to plate, and I am only having problems stripping this anodize layer off. I have resorted to taking a wire brush or just plain sand paper to it instead of anodize stripping it because the layer of smut is so thick its like double work. Is there anything I can use at the hardward store to clean this off. I just ordered the plating kit and I am trying to cut down the work some. Should I just keep sanding the anodize layer off, or is there something to remove the smut
thanks in advance for the help