Chrome Stripping

[rpellicer]

Has anybody tried stripping chrome with reversed electrolysis? I know platers use it to strip old chrome before re-plating. What I need to know is if an acid solution or alkaline solution should be used. Any info would be great. TIA

 

[rpellicer]

I found the info in case anyone is interested.

7 oz/gal NaOH (sodium hydroxide - lye), 9 oz/gal Na2CO3 (sodium carbonate). Use at room temperature, 6V, with a steel cathode (make the workpiece to be stripped the anode).

This is very similar to electro rust stripping, just reverse the polarity of the current.

Hope someone finds this useful.