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Re: remove chrome from plastic

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Subject: Re: remove chrome from plastic
From: William Hook <wghook@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 18:14:32 -0700
Thanks to all who came to my aid...

It sounds like very fine emory paper or polishing compound should work
just fine without scratching the plastic too much  ... Brake fluid was
also suggested which I might test.

Bill Hook
72 TR6


> The winshield wiper switch gave out on my wifes '72 TR6.    The
> replacement switch came yesterday but the bezel/flange (integral with
> the switch) is chromed plastic.  All of the other switches are black
> plastic.  Does anyone know of a way to get rid of the chrome finish?   I
> thinking about masking off the switch button and using a fine sand paper
> to get back to black plastic then buff it back to a polish.   Does this
> work? Other suggestions?

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