Chrome has been used for years to create eye pleasing, extra tough products that we use in our everyday life. From bathrooms to kitchens, you can find chrome plated faucets, dish racks, even entire sinks. But the best use of chrome as we all know is to add some much needed shine to our vehicles. Whether you are adding a chrome-backed mirror, a door handle, or a chrome exhaust pipe, you know your truck will get some attention when that chrome is polished. Everything from Mini Coopers to Freightliners can benefit from a little bit of shine that can be provided in a number of different areas by applying a chrome part here or there.
There has been some negative news somewhat recently about chrome due to the chemicals that are added to chrome to electroplate it. These chemicals can cause problems when they are improperly disposed of, but that is a thing of the past now that there is a new “chrome” making it’s way into the market. Known as nanocrystalline nickel-tungsten alloy, this compound will be just as strong and keep the shine that we all want on our trucks. Best of all, it has no byproducts that will harm the environment in the long run. This compound is currently being sold as chrome and being sold quite a bit in the automotive accessory industry.
It’s even becoming clear that drivers want more than just a chrome bumper or a chrome fender to accessorize their rides, Mercedes in Dubai has created a beast in the world of attention grabbing cars. The new Chrome Mercedes SLR McLaren (that’s not a typo) is becoming quite a hit with athletes in the UK. It’s no longer enough to stand out in your $500,000 Mercedes SLR McLaren, instead stars are forking over an extra $100,000 to get the chrome version of the car. If that’s any indication of where we are headed, I’m stocking up now.
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