pfrederi 17,866 #1 Posted September 22, 2022 Some laser rocket scientist previous owner partial sprayed the headlight bodies for my 856. What is the best way to get it off the chrome is in decent shape. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,344 #2 Posted September 22, 2022 I've done a couple things in the distant past. Your hand wiping medium could be either a course cotton towel or 0000 steel wool. Lacquer thinner and acetone are possibilities. Mag or chrome wheel polish. My first inclination would be to try a white or very light colored coarse towel with the lacquer thinner and use sparingly. Luckily, the chrome can be polished up after paint is removed. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #3 Posted September 22, 2022 Yep, lacquer thinner or acetone - I prefer acetone - and a course cloth ..... Oh, and also a fair amount of ----- ELBOW GREASE!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,497 #4 Posted September 22, 2022 My first choice, since the paint is already compromised, is to use good old fashioned DOT 3 brake fluid on a rag. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,863 #5 Posted September 22, 2022 Acetone is he way to go, but protect yourself...this stuff is toxic. Back yard, wind blowing away, gloves...read directions. Acetone is the way to go. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,096 #6 Posted September 23, 2022 I have used 800-1000 grit sand paper and soapy water to clean up chrome before… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,326 #7 Posted September 23, 2022 good old fashioned Carb a tooter cleaner 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,344 #8 Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, squonk said: good old fashioned Carb a tooter cleaner Lotsa stuff going through my ridiculously immature mind on those last two words..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #9 Posted September 23, 2022 Brake cleaner should melt it right off. Or brake fluid. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
