New CA Chroming Reg, LA Times Article Options

[jim_hoyland]

Chrome :
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2...plating-by-2039

[wonkipop]

the article is interesting as it mentions transitioning to using trivalent chromium for plating rather than chromium 6.

this is already happening with bathroom fixtures (taps, towel rails etc) in australia.
its a different color. not as bright or shiny. basically they start a new fashion trend and that gets everybody wanting that product. and quietly phase out the traditional chromium fittings as they become obsolete. we haven't seen true chrome on cars down here for what..........40 years at least. its only been relevant to contemporary manufacturing when you consider bathroom fittings and to be honest, thats about to be done and dusted?

sadly for car enthusiasts i feel its an industry that will close. ie traditional old school chromium 6 plating. that appears to be the real trouble area.

i must admit i have always like the 914 with either the body painted bumpers or later black painted bumpers over the chrome. i thought it was a bit ahead of its time with the unchrome bumper look. but thats a personal opinion of taste.