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I’ve never stripped plating from a part…well not on purpose but I hear oven cleaner is a good way to go.

as for the small links what you can do with those is jab a toothpick or two into the hole till you get a snug fit, then to be safe you can pull it back out and wrap the toothpicks in a bit of tape then stick them back in, that should get you a stable handle on the part then you can paint like normal.

alternatively go grab a bit of sushi/chinese takeout then when you’re done shave down your chopsticks to fit the hole.

You don’t need to strip it. Just use primer as if the kit wasn’t chromed. I’ve done and it works. Alternative you can sand it. If you want a silver Hyaku Shiki use Gundam Marker Remove to remove the gold.