Well after deciding I wasn't going to start any more projects, obviously I am
I have a frame (actually a friend's frame on more or less permanent loan) which is in need of restoration. I'm having some doubts about this one though, as the frame is fully chromed, with coloured lacquer over the chrome. From what I can tell, the chrome is in good condition (a few tiny rust spots, etc, but no need for replating). The lacquer is peeling heavily and easily along the main tubes.
My idea is to remove the lacquer and have the frame painted, leaving the HT lugs and rear triangle as bare chrome (as they are now).
If I encounter any stubborn bits of lacquer that won't flake off easily, what's the best way to remove them without damaging the chrome underneath?
And does painting on chrome require any different sort of prep work than painting on bare steel?
I won't be painting the frame myself, and think I have found a place that can do it, but I'm trying to gather as much info as I can before I commit 100%.
Thanks, Andy

I have a frame (actually a friend's frame on more or less permanent loan) which is in need of restoration. I'm having some doubts about this one though, as the frame is fully chromed, with coloured lacquer over the chrome. From what I can tell, the chrome is in good condition (a few tiny rust spots, etc, but no need for replating). The lacquer is peeling heavily and easily along the main tubes.
My idea is to remove the lacquer and have the frame painted, leaving the HT lugs and rear triangle as bare chrome (as they are now).
If I encounter any stubborn bits of lacquer that won't flake off easily, what's the best way to remove them without damaging the chrome underneath?
And does painting on chrome require any different sort of prep work than painting on bare steel?
I won't be painting the frame myself, and think I have found a place that can do it, but I'm trying to gather as much info as I can before I commit 100%.
Thanks, Andy