Originally Posted by
frantik
i bit the bullet and used the can of paint stripper i've got here. it's gonna need a second application of the paint stripper but the black chrome is fine
the decals were lost and the clear coat too. it actually looks and feels kind of nice with just the bare metal but I'm not sure how durable the finish is

Good choice! The finish will be just fine. I have found chrome finishes on old and new bikes (like the Madison above) are very durable.
Let's see the frame.