How to remove black paint from chrome trim

[serpico]

When I got the car the trim was originally chrome but then painted black to give the car a more current 1989 look which was the last year of this design. I would like to remove the black paint but don't know what is the best product to use and care instructions so I don't accidentally touch the car's paint. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[goldenwarrior1]

Lacquer Thinner should remove the paint will a little effort and will not hurt the chrome. I would very carefully tape off all the surrounding paint as the stuff is very quick in breaking down paint. The other and best way would be to carefully remove the trim pieces and then remove the paint. This would ensure a very clean job and no risk of paint damage to the car.

Tom

[serpico]

Thanks Tom. How about methyl hydrate? Or is lacquer thinner better?

[goldenwarrior1]

Never used MH to remove paint. I thought it was primarily an antifreeze. I have used the Lacquer for years and it works quite well. So good in fact that you dare not use it to "clean" paint or youy will have a quick mess...

[serpico]

Thanks I'll pick up some lacquer thinner and painter's green tape to protect the car's paint. I'm not knowledgeable on how to remove all the trim pieces safely to do a better job. I'll give this a shot first and see how the results stack up.