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Stripping off chrome?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by red61cj5, Jun 18, 2025.

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    Just a thought, but since I can't get factory painted mirror caps or front bumper ends (which are chrome on my limited inferno), has anyone tried stripping off the chrome to repaint them? I can paint fairly well, did a few project cars that turned out good. Saves the cost of buying the black just to paint them too.
     
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    Source the parts. Painting chrome will not work and there is no way to "strip" it.
     
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    you can strip the chrome but the chemicals and equipment required to do so cost more than buying painted caps.
     
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    Pretty sure it’s all the fake kind of chrome. Chromed plastic.
     
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