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De-Chroming

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formaldehyde is used for embolming fluid.

I would definitly go with some 180 grit sandpaper then follow that up with a self etching primers. let the dry sand it with some 320-400 sandpaper prime it again with some normal primer. When thats dry prep and paint it like any other part.
 
Epoxy primer. It won't come off. Go to a real automotive paint and body supply store...Not Wal Mart.



This was a chrome fender. (still is really)
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Nice fender!

Formaldehyde is little used in embalming fluid anymore, for at least two reasons. First, it is carcinogenic. Second, it smells so bad that it brings tears to the eyes, even when diluted. Glutaraldehyde is used instead of formaldehyde.

(As a lab tech in college, I perfused and preserved some dogs as part of a veterinary biomedical research project.)
 
I think we're getting way too complicated here. Get the surface un-smooth so it has something to grip, and you'll be fine.
 
t3rmin said:
I think we're getting way too complicated here. Get the surface un-smooth so it has something to grip, and you'll be fine.
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Agree! Been done on bicycle frames for decades as standard procedure.
 
It matters to the mortician, who is exposed to the formaldehyde vapors. And no one would want an open casket funeral if formaldehyde is used. Heck, no one would go into the mortuary. The stink penetrates wood carpet, fibers, even the surface of concrete.

But back to the original question: the summary is that roughing up the surface is the best way. Finer grit paper is probably better, too.
 
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