Chrome Plating
Chrome plating is a thin chromium layer on bumpers, trim and wheels that gives a bright, mirror-like and corrosion-resistant finish.
What is Chrome Plating?
It was very common on cars until the 1980s. Re-chroming is done by specialist platers. Pitting appears when moisture gets under damaged plating. Waxing chrome helps protect it from moisture and road salt.
How it works
Metal parts are electroplated with layers such as copper and nickel, then a thin chromium top coat.
Why it matters for your car
Clean chrome with gentle products; harsh abrasives remove the layer. Re-plating poor base metal gives a poor result.
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- Engine Code
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