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Removing the gold tint from the 50th Anniversary kit

 
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Rob Spires
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2020 6:44 pm    Post subject: Removing the gold tint from the 50th Anniversary kit Reply with quote

As a quarantine treat, I bought the gold plated 50th Anniversary Monte Carlo and R/R kits to make DW’s chrome car from 1997.

20+ years ago someone shared their technique for removing the gold tint and exposing the chrome below. I did it back in the day and it was quick and easy as I recall... Does anybody remember that trick? I want to say it may have been non-acetone nail polish remover, but I really can’t say for sure.
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2020 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I used 91% alcohol on a Monogram Paddy Wagon.....
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2020 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks! I’ll give that a try when the kit gets here.
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2020 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You likely know but, I'm going to put the thought up front in your brain... try it on some sprue first. IIRC, that kit has a tree or two of gold parts as well yes? Plenty to practice on. Cheers.
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2020 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe only the body and hood are plated. Fortunately that era Monte Carlo comes with tabs on the hood and side skirts that should provide a sufficient test area.

Also, I’ll need to paint the orange stripe that runs along the lower part of the body. That will cover any test area should I need more than the tabs provide.

That is great advice though, and it only comes from experience I suppose lol!
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2020 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, like I always say, "Don't ask me how I know, just be happy the research has been done." Embarassed Wink
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