chrome finish

Reflective metallic surface

A chrome finish is the bright, mirror-like metallic coating produced by electroplating chromium onto a surface.

Common on automotive parts, bathroom fixtures, and appliances, chrome finishes are prized for their reflective shine and corrosion resistance: The motorcycle's chrome finish gleamed in the sunlight.

The term also describes paints or coatings that imitate this look.

Related

high shine · reflective · plating · buffed · silver · sleek · gloss · bumper · faucet · kitchen appliances · hubcap · classic car · lustrous · electroplating · nickel · steel · brilliant · automotive

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Opposites
reflectivity/sheen level

chrome finishmatte finish

Non-reflective surface treatment

flat finish · dull finish · dead flat · satin finish · brushed finish

material/coating type

chrome finishraw wood

Timber without finish

bare metal · powder coat · lacquered finish

aesthetic style

chrome finishrustic finish

Unrefined decorative surface treatment

distressed finish · shabby chic

Family

chrome, finish, chromed, chromium, chromatic, achromatic, polychrome, monochrome, chromosome

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G