Removing spray paint from Chrome

[pfrederi 17,741]

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.

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,567]

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.

[pacer 3,173]

Yep, lacquer thinner or acetone - I prefer acetone - and a course cloth ..... Oh, and also a fair amount of  ----- ELBOW GREASE!!

[ri702bill 8,327]

My first choice, since the paint is already compromised, is to use good old fashioned DOT 3 brake fluid on a rag.

[stevasaurus 22,763]

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.  

[Pullstart 62,905]

I have used 800-1000 grit sand paper and soapy water to clean up chrome before…

[squonk 41,142]

good old fashioned Carb a tooter cleaner

[ebinmaine 67,567]

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..... 

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

Brake cleaner should melt it right off.

 

Or brake fluid.