Plated Aluminum

[Bullitt 3309]

What is a good way to remove Chrome plating from Aluminum? I have a cold air intake pipe for my car that has numerous scratches and pitting, and I want to remove plating and polish out flaws. Will media blasting remove the plating and give me a good base to start the polishing process?

[mcaswell]

http://www.caswellplating.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=525&highlight=remove+chrome

[Bullitt 3309]

Will the acid harm the aluminum?

[mcaswell]

No it won't.