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    I have recently acquired a second Jetfire with the intention to get some Reprolabels to do a Macross/ decepticon Jetfire. As I have looked on YouTube for the removal of the chrome and have seen a few options, I am wondering what would be the best way of doing it. As we don't get the US cleaning products and I know that Hydrogen peroxide cleans yellowing plastic, what would be available for this application?

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    Quote Originally Posted by crankcase76 View Post
    I have recently acquired a second Jetfire with the intention to get some Reprolabels to do a Macross/ decepticon Jetfire. As I have looked on YouTube for the removal of the chrome and have seen a few options, I am wondering what would be the best way of doing it. As we don't get the US cleaning products and I know that Hydrogen peroxide cleans yellowing plastic, what would be available for this application?
    Hehehe, you're doing what I did I ended up just spray painting over the chrome bits. I've heard that over cleaner works but which brand, no clue. I recommend you shoot a PM to M-Bot whose pretty knowledgeable with those types of questions.
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    Thanks Chileno, will give it a shot.

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    Any oven cleaner will work. I've used Home Brand and Mr Muscle before. Spray the parts completely, put them in a sealed plastic bag or old take away container (to contain fumes) over night then wash in water. It may need a couple of applications. it won't damage the plastic at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stug
    Any oven cleaner will work. I've used Home Brand and Mr Muscle before. Spray the parts completely, put them in a sealed plastic bag or old take away container (to contain fumes) over night then wash in water. It may need a couple of applications. it won't damage the plastic at all.
    Will try this as well if I can't get anything to get it off.

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    Bleach will work as well.

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    Concur with the oven cleaner suggestion. PM'd you with more details.

    Good luck, let us know how you go.

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