Chrome plating and Calcium Remover

May 22, 2004 8 Replies
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I let the calcium-encrusted chrome plated hardware from my 1940-vintage tub soak in a solution called "Calcium Lime & Rust Stain Remover". Most of the calcium came off in a matter of 30 minutes or so, and there was no other damage, so I decided to let it soak for a few hours to get really clean.



Unfortunately, when I came back, the chrome was discolored to a light copper tint.



The active ingredients in this solution are hydrochloric acid and sulfamic acid. Does anyone know how to get the chrome back to its original color?



Thanks


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R

HCl acid permanently stains chromium ("chrome" plating, stainless steel). Prognosis negative.

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J

Agree, the chrome is likely gone, and the nickel remains. HTH

Joe

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R

Find a good plating shop. They will strip off the chrome (acid bath) and replate. It's not expensive.

RB

Andrew Taylor wrote:

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soaking in vinegar and a little scraping with something wood or otherwise softer than the chrome so you dont scratch it, will usually take care of minerals, and i havent had it hurt any of my chrome...

randy

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