de-chroming a FI air filter housing

[Bill B.]

I have a 62 original F.I. air filter housing that is chrome plated. Anyone have any methods for removing the plating without disturbing the original metal. Or to paint it, was suggested to use a self etching primer, followed by top coat, another suggestion, to have it powder coated. The plating is in good condition no flaking or chipping, just a little tarnished in some areas. What is the best way to tackle this?


Bill



1961 Black/Silver/Red Int. 283/315 FI power windows. Frame off 65% completed.
1989 White/hard top/Grey Int. daily driver 167,000 miles

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[John N.]

Re: de-chroming a FI air filter housing

Bill
Most chrome plating shops can remove the chrome.
Regards

[Bill B.]

Re: de-chroming a FI air filter housing

Ok John, good to know.

Thanks, Bill

[Bob J.]

Re: de-chroming a FI air filter housing

Bead blasting it prior to painting works also. Bob

[Steven B.]

Re: de-chroming a FI air filter housing

Bill, I have powder coated some engine parts on my auto X'r but on an original housing like your's I would strip and finish as factory.

Good luck with it!

Steve

[Gerard F.]

Re: de-chroming a FI air filter housing

Bill,

You ought to try muriatic acid (pool acid) on it. I use muriatic with a 3 to 1 cut for removing zinc or cadmium from steel parts. It stops bubbling once it gets down to the steel.

I undersand that it will also remove chrome, but maybe at a higher concentration. Worth a try, but do it outside as the fumes from the bubbles are toxic.

[Bill B.]

Re: de-chroming a FI air filter housing



Thanks for the great ideas, Bill

[Steve L.]

Re: de-chroming a FI air filter housing

Don't forget to let us know how it works out-good or bad.

[Bill B.]

Re: de-chroming a FI air filter housing

Yes, I will keep you all informed either way. It may take a few weeks have other priorities.
Bill