The chrome is actually a true chrome plating... The ABS plastic is sprayed with a special paint that accepts the plating process. The trick is to get an edge started on the chrome plate and use a 2500psi'ish pressure washer to "separate" the plating from the plastic. The pressure washer will not damage the plastic and the plating is fairly easily seperated. From here it's a series of hand peeling and alternating separating with the pressure washer. Use gloves because the plating is thick and extremely sharp.