Chrome Parts

Having not been able to find the part for my Revell Diablo VT I have decided to do a Diablo GTR conversion. I am working on the bodyshell at the moment but I have one big problem with the engine - Revell has used really tacky plating. Does anyone have a gentle method of removing chrome plating as the parts are finely detailed and I don't want to ruin it. I have model strip and Mr Miscle oven cleaner but I would prefer some advice before taking the plung. Thanks Guys

PS: I'm getting a digital camera in the next few days so I will post progress pics.

go for it... it wont hurt the plastic. ive done it lots of times... even works on clear parts.

Regular laundry bleach will also remove the plating !

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:bandit: Mike