I know that I said that I've used Brasso and Nver Dull in the past but if I can soak parts in this solution it would save a bit of elbow grease.  I get good results but it takes too long to get what I want because of all the nooks and crannies.  Even though we're talking about removing plating from parts I wish I could plate the ones that need it. Spaztix and Alclad II, and Alsacorp make great paints but they still look a little dull for what I hoped to do with them.  It's too bad that vacuum plating is so expensive and no one wants to make a miniature machine to do this for small projects.  In so doing I make parts from aluminum and stainless steel.  I do this for accent parts that are supposed to be chromed but have no plating. It makes them look more realistic and a much more satisfying effect. Do any of you guys do this just for looks or for a better matched and accurate model?