My first model

I am building an Acura Integra as my first model, all I have left to do is paint the body and the final assembly. Out of curiosity. One set of the chrome wheels is ideal for the next kit I plan to build, but I want to paint them. How would i strip the chrome from the rims?

p.s.- how do I post pictures?

Welcome :)

You may wish to read the car modelling FAQ, how to post pictures is covered both there and in the general AF FAQ ;)

Chrome is easy to strip off. Soaking them for 20 minutes in household chlorine bleach, or an automotive cleaner/degreaser like CSC, Purple Power, or Simple Green will do it. Wash them afterwards with a toothbrush and a bit of dishsoap, and you're ready to paint.

If you look through the posts for the last couple of days, there's one instructing how to post pics. It may be on page 2 or 3. It's also in the FAQ.

Welcome to AF!

Welcome to AF! Wow...the whole Revell/Walmart/Acura/Honda thing is like the best thing for n00bs. Do they insert a flyer for www.automotiveforums.com in every box or something?

Good luck on your 1st kit. Yea, read FAQ and search for stuff and so on...:)

I just want to say I did read the FAQ, but there is no browse button at the bottom of the page for me to add any attatchments... It says I can not post attatchments in the bottom left in a small box. Can anyone help me?

Also, how have you guys made put these awesome pics in ur signatures. I cannot manage to do such thing for some reason. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

there is no browse button at the bottom of the page for me to add any attatchments... It says I can not post attatchments in the bottom left in a small box. Can anyone help me?

As previously mentioned, please read the FAQ

Automotive Forums FAQ (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/faq.php?)
Car Modeling FAQ (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=63623)

Everything you need is in those two places.
You cannot upload attachments directly to the post, that is why it says you may not.

I assume it is ok to link to my Fotki gallery, because my computer is having problems uploading to my AF gallery. All there is right now is an early engine shot of the integra. But I am going to take some more pics right now.

http://public.fotki.com/arknok784/