chrome plating
Shiny surface treatment
Chrome plating is the process of electroplating a thin layer of chromium onto metal surfaces, or the coating itself.
The finish provides corrosion resistance and a bright, mirror-like shine.
Chrome plating appears on automotive trim, bathroom fixtures, and industrial equipment: The bumper's chrome plating had started to pit and flake.
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- bumpersVehicle collision cushions
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
- coatOuter garment or layer
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
stainless steel · mirror finish · shine · automotive parts · classic cars · diner · acid bath · retro · Harley-Davidson · corrosion resistance · aluminum · decorative items · vintage · galvanization · hard · faucet · trim · tank
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, primer, glaze
- metal platingelectroplating
- faux materialsfaux leather, faux fur, faux marble, faux wood, faux stone
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- plated metalstinplate, galvanized steel, galvanized iron
- protectantssunscreen, sealant, coating, preservative, finish
chrome platinguncoated
Without protective layer
bare metal · paint · powder coating · patina · oxidation
chrome platingmatte finish
Non-reflective surface treatment
flat finish · dull finish · satin finish · brushed metal · matte black
chrome platingsandblasting
Cleaning surfaces with pressurized grit
etching · brushing · acid washing · stripping · grinding