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Chrome's unique advantages make it one of the most popular metallic finishes available in several industries.

The biggest consumer of chrome is the automotive industry, which utilizes the material for vehicle trim and accessories. Chrome is becoming a more popular finish in other industries as well, and is now being used to plate everything from household fixtures to fishing lures.

Since it was discovered that chrome is both attractive and durable, it has been a valuable material to the automotive industry, and utilized as a finish for wheels, trim, accessories and other components. When the industry began to utilize plastic in place of steel for its frugality and lightweight durability, the only drawback was that it lacked the luster of metallic parts.

This problem was solved during the 1970s, when the process for electroplating ABS plastics was developed, and plastic components were plated with chrome to give them an ultra-bright finish. Chrome trim reached its peak usage in North America, where it was always most popular, during the late 1980s and early 1990s; since 1993, its popularity has risen by 50% in Europe, and has almost doubled in the United Kingdom.

Chrome plating doesn't oxidize or corrode, and is able to withstand extremes of temperature and weather.

It is also easy to care for, and has an ultra-bright, specular finish, all of which make it an ideal material for automotive trim and accessories.

Chrome plating can be done on new parts at the factory, or it can be done for the consumer by a custom job shop providing metal finishing or custom plating services.

Consumers can get parts plated at many companies which specialize in electroplating, and some automotive finishers have a great deal of experience with chrome plating. Chrome plating is advantageous because plated components don't need to be thrown away if they are damaged, but can be refurbished or re-plated; this saves time and money for consumers, reduces the cost of waste goods and it eliminates the need for finding and purchasing replacement components.

Stripping and re-plating a part restores it to like-new or sometimes better condition, and can be more cost-effective than purchasing a brand new part. Recycling old parts reduces waste, and is not only cheaper for the consumer, but more environmentally friendly as well.

Chrome is an ideal finish for household fixtures as well, and for all the same reasons that make it popular as an automotive finish. Many household items are chrome-plated now, including faucets, sinks, bathroom fittings, tap-ware, brackets, hinges, furniture trim, door handles, and many others.

Some items used to be plated with copper, silver and other metals; these materials were aesthetically pleasing, but could be costly and high-maintenance. They also tended to be less durable, in that they would corrode, tarnish, react with chemicals, oxidize, or simply wear off with frequent use.

Chrome plating is a beautiful finish, and doesn't have any of these disadvantages, which has led to its replacing many other plating materials for such fixtures. Chrome plating is even used for some fishing lures, because of its durability, brilliant shine and resistance to moisture.

Chrome is versatile, beautiful, durable and low-maintenance, making it ideal for a variety of applications in the automotive and household fittings industries. Its long-lasting beauty, ease of care, and protective qualities have made it one of the most popular metallic finishes. It is the ideal plating material for consumers who are looking for a cost-efficient alternative to replacement parts and less durable finishes.

Amanda Wood is Managing Director of South Australian Metal Finishing company A Class Metal Finishers Pty Ltd.

A Class is a leading provider of electroplating, metal polishing and other metal surface treatment services.

For information about Advantages of Chrome Plating.

For further information about the company visit http://www.aclassmetal.com.au.

Halo Chrome One-Light Sconce with Metal Rings $81 -Chrome plated with black stretch fabric shade and plated chrome metal rings accents

Halo Chrome Two-Light Pendant with Metal Rings $192 -Chrome plated with black stretch fabric shade and plated chrome metal rings accents -Chain/Stem Length: 61.25"

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15 Inch Chrome Xtreme Alloys Rings $73.99 15 in. diameter;1079 and 6079 Pro Comp wheels only;Chrome bead lock ring 15 Inch Chrome Xtreme Alloys Rings

16 Inch Chrome Xtreme Alloys Rings $80.99 16" diameter;Fits 1079 and 6079 Pro Comp wheels only;Chrome bead lock ring 16 Inch Chrome Xtreme Alloys Rings

Smoke Rings Towel Ring $61 Subtle rings of smoky black chrome accent the polished chrome finish of this refined and understated towel ring.

Smoke Rings 24-Inch Shelf $197 Subtle rings of smoky black chrome accent the polished chrome finish of this refined and understated 22� shelf.

Chromia Rings Polished Chrome One-Light Mini Pendant $129 Chromia Rings Polished Chrome One-Light Mini Pendant

Chrome Roller Ball Shower Curtain Rings $15 Chrome Roller Ball Shower Curtain Rings is available from bedbathstore.com for only $9.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping.

Rings Chrome Floor Lamp with Black Dupioni Shade $259.99 Rings Chrome Floor Lamp with Black Dupioni Shade is available from bedbathstore.com for only $209.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping.

Rings Chrome Table Lamp with Black Dupioni Shade $199.99 Rings Chrome Table Lamp with Black Dupioni Shade is available from bedbathstore.com for only $159.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping.

20 Inch Chrome Xtreme Alloys Rings for Jeep $107.99 Mounts to Xtreme Alloy 1079/6079 Series wheels only;Chrome;20 in. bead lock ring;Includes mounting hardware 20 Inch Chrome Xtreme Alloys Rings for Jeep

Halo Chrome One-Light Table Lamp with Metal Rings $209 -Chrome plated with black stretch fabric shade and plated chrome metal rings accents

Halo Chrome One-Light Floor Lamp with Metal Rings $306 -Chrome plated with black stretch fabric shade and plated chrome metal rings accents

Halo Chrome Two-Light Flush Mount with Metal Rings $166 -Chrome plated with black stretch fabric shade and plated chrome metal rings accents

Halo Chrome One-Light Mini Pendant with Metal Rings $132 -Chrome plated with black stretch fabric shade and plated chrome metal rings accents -Chain/Stem Length: 61.75"

Bimmian GRI3O1CYY Gauge Rings For E30 Chrome Snap In $70.2 There are few interior upgrades more universally appealing than gauge rings. Give your vehicle something you ll appreciate every time you drive by upgrading your gauge cluster to the look of the Mcar style rings when adding Silver gauge rings or the MZ3 look when adding chrome rings. We also offer NEW Black Chrome rings for most vehicles. Black chrome rings give you the shine and class of chrome with the stealthy and subtle look of Black . For vehicles with two preexisting rings (ie: E60/63/70/71/90/91/92/93) upgrade to the thick rings found on Mversions of your car. These are available in factory Silver color or custom chrome. Our rings are all now offered with SNAPIN technology which allow you install the rings without any adhesives or putty. They install and are removed without leaving any residue and eliminiate the pitfalls of using strong adhesives that can damage your cluster. With snapin gauge rings you can be confident you ll have a fast and clean installation every time. For E46 owners who would like to save a few dollars we offer a gluein ring alternative in Silver. Until recently most BMW gauge clusters were dark and boring and had gauge rings only reserved for top end models. Now almost any vehicle can have the sporty or classy look of a nicely appointed gauge cluster. Pair up our gauge rings with custom mstyle gauge faces or carbon fiber cluster trim from autocarbon.de to further enhance the look of your cluster. Complete detaiLed instructions with photos are provided online for most vehicles. For E30. Chrome. Snap In.

Roller Shower Curtain Rings - Chrome - Set of 12 $7.49 The Roller Shower Curtain Rings in Chrome allow your shower curtain to glide open and closed with ease. The clip design allows you to easily and securely attach curtain and rod. This set includes 12 chrome shower curtain rings.Features: Set of 12 steel shower curtain rings Allows shower curtain to glide open and closed Easily attaches to curtain and rod with clip design Fits shower rods up to 1 1/4? in diameter Color: Chrome

Smoke Rings 18-Inch Towel Bar $85 Subtle rings of smoky black chrome accent the polished chrome finish of this refined and understated 18� towel bar.

Smoke Rings 24-Inch Towel Bar $95 Subtle rings of smoky black chrome accent the polished chrome finish of this refined and understated 24� towel bar.

Smoke Rings Toilet Paper Holder $61 Subtle rings of smoky black chrome accent the polished chrome finish of this refined and understated toilet paper holder.

Range Kleen 8in. Chrome GEHotpoint Trim Rings R8GE $22.63 Trim rings. Fits most GE/Hotpoint ranges with hinged elements. Chrome. 8

Range Kleen 6in. Chrome GEHotpoint Trim Rings R6GE $22.14 Trim rings. Fits most GE/Hotpoint ranges with hinged elements. Chrome. 6

Zenith Prod. Zenith Prod. Chrome Shower Rings 990SS $8.73 Chrome shower rings Chrome shower binder hook clasps close to prevent liners and curtains from falling off rod 12 hooks per package Brand #: Zenith Prod. 990SS UPC: 043197131195 Keywords: shower binder rings curtain hooks

BlackBerry Red Trackballs and Chrome Rings (Pack of 2) $6.45 Replace your scratched, lost, defective or broken trackball with a brand new one. This pack of trackballs will help restore your BlackBerry's functionality.Simply pry out the chrome ring with a thin flat bladed screwdriver tip, replace the old track ball with this new one firmlyColor: RedPackage includes: Two trackballs, two chrome retaining ringsCompatible with: BlackBerry Pearl 8100/8110/8120/8130, Curve 8300/8310/8320/8330/8350i/8800, and Series 8800/8820/8830Model number: TRACKRED2

BlackBerry Purple Trackballs and Chrome Rings (Pack of 2) $9.03 Replace your scratched, lost, defective or broken trackball with a brand new one. This pack of trackballs will help restore your BlackBerry's functionality.Simply pry out the chrome ring with a thin flat bladed screwdriver tip, replace the old track ball with this new one firmlyColor: PurplePackage includes: Two trackballs, two chrome retaining ringsCompatible with: BlackBerry Pearl 8100/8110/8120/8130, Curve 8300/8310/8320/8330/8350i/8800, and Series 8800/8820/8830Model number: TRACKPUR2

Bimmian GRIAA5CYY Gauge Rings For E606163647071 M Style Chrome $84.24 There are few interior upgrades more universally appealing than gauge rings. Give your vehicle something you ll appreciate every time you drive by upgrading your gauge cluster to the look of the Mcar style rings when adding Silver gauge rings or the MZ3 look when adding chrome rings. We also offer NEW Black Chrome rings for most vehicles. Black chrome rings give you the shine and class of chrome with the stealthy and subtle look of Black . For vehicles with two preexisting rings (ie: E60/63/70/71/90/91/92/93) upgrade to the thick rings found on Mversions of your car. These are available in factory Silver color or custom chrome. Our rings are all now offered with SNAPIN technology which allow you install the rings without any adhesives or putty. They install and are removed without leaving any residue and eliminiate the pitfalls of using strong adhesives that can damage your cluster. With snapin gauge rings you can be confident you ll have a fast and clean installation every time. For E46 owners who would like to save a few dollars we offer a gluein ring alternative in Silver. Until recently most BMW gauge clusters were dark and boring and had gauge rings only reserved for top end models. Now almost any vehicle can have the sporty or classy look of a nicely appointed gauge cluster. Pair up our gauge rings with custom mstyle gauge faces or carbon fiber cluster trim from autocarbon.de to further enhance the look of your cluster. Complete detaiLed instructions with photos are provided online for most vehicles. Please check installation instructions for details. When installing gauge rings or any product that involves the removal of your cluster be sure to unhook your vehicles battery before unhooking your cluster. Also take extra care to protect your clusters face from finger prints and dust as they may be visible when reinstalLed into your car. For E606163647071. M Style. Chrome.

Bimmian GRIAA3CYY Gauge Rings For E38 E39 or X5 Chrome Snap In $70.2 There are few interior upgrades more universally appealing than gauge rings. Give your vehicle something you ll appreciate every time you drive by upgrading your gauge cluster to the look of the Mcar style rings when adding Silver gauge rings or the MZ3 look when adding chrome rings. We also offer NEW Black Chrome rings for most vehicles. Black chrome rings give you the shine and class of chrome with the stealthy and subtle look of Black . For vehicles with two preexisting rings (ie: E60/63/70/71/90/91/92/93) upgrade to the thick rings found on Mversions of your car. These are available in factory Silver color or custom chrome. Our rings are all now offered with SNAPIN technology which allow you install the rings without any adhesives or putty. They install and are removed without leaving any residue and eliminiate the pitfalls of using strong adhesives that can damage your cluster. With snapin gauge rings you can be confident you ll have a fast and clean installation every time. For E46 owners who would like to save a few dollars we offer a gluein ring alternative in Silver. Until recently most BMW gauge clusters were dark and boring and had gauge rings only reserved for top end models. Now almost any vehicle can have the sporty or classy look of a nicely appointed gauge cluster. Pair up our gauge rings with custom mstyle gauge faces or carbon fiber cluster trim from autocarbon.de to further enhance the look of your cluster. Complete detaiLed instructions with photos are provided online for most vehicles. Please check installation instructions for details. When installing gauge rings or any product that involves the removal of your cluster be sure to unhook your vehicles battery before unhooking your cluster. Also take extra care to protect your clusters face from finger prints and dust as they may be visible when reinstalLed into your car. For E38 E39 or X5. Chrome. Snap In.

Bimmian GRI71NCYY Gauge Rings For E71 X6M Style Chrome $84.24 There are few interior upgrades more universally appealing than gauge rings. Give your vehicle something you ll appreciate every time you drive by upgrading your gauge cluster to the look of the Mcar style rings when adding Silver gauge rings or the MZ3 look when adding chrome rings. We also offer NEW Black Chrome rings for most vehicles. Black chrome rings give you the shine and class of chrome with the stealthy and subtle look of Black . For vehicles with two preexisting rings (ie: E60/63/70/71/90/91/92/93) upgrade to the thick rings found on Mversions of your car. These are available in factory Silver color or custom chrome. Our rings are all now offered with SNAPIN technology which allow you install the rings without any adhesives or putty. They install and are removed without leaving any residue and eliminiate the pitfalls of using strong adhesives that can damage your cluster. With snapin gauge rings you can be confident you ll have a fast and clean installation every time. For E46 owners who would like to save a few dollars we offer a gluein ring alternative in Silver. Until recently most BMW gauge clusters were dark and boring and had gauge rings only reserved for top end models. Now almost any vehicle can have the sporty or classy look of a nicely appointed gauge cluster. Pair up our gauge rings with custom mstyle gauge faces or carbon fiber cluster trim from autocarbon.de to further enhance the look of your cluster. Complete detaiLed instructions with photos are provided online for most vehicles. Please check installation instructions for details. When installing gauge rings or any product that involves the removal of your cluster be sure to unhook your vehicles battery before unhooking your cluster. Also take extra care to protect your clusters face from finger prints and dust as they may be visible when reinstalLed into your car. For E71. X6M Style. Chrome.

Bimmian GRIAA3BYY Gauge Rings For E38 E39 or X5 Black Chrome Snap In $91.26 There are few interior upgrades more universally appealing than gauge rings. Give your vehicle something you ll appreciate every time you drive by upgrading your gauge cluster to the look of the Mcar style rings when adding Silver gauge rings or the MZ3 look when adding chrome rings. We also offer NEW Black Chrome rings for most vehicles. Black chrome rings give you the shine and class of chrome with the stealthy and subtle look of Black . For vehicles with two preexisting rings (ie: E60/63/70/71/90/91/92/93) upgrade to the thick rings found on Mversions of your car. These are available in factory Silver color or custom chrome. Our rings are all now offered with SNAPIN technology which allow you install the rings without any adhesives or putty. They install and are removed without leaving any residue and eliminiate the pitfalls of using strong adhesives that can damage your cluster. With snapin gauge rings you can be confident you ll have a fast and clean installation every time. For E46 owners who would like to save a few dollars we offer a gluein ring alternative in Silver. Until recently most BMW gauge clusters were dark and boring and had gauge rings only reserved for top end models. Now almost any vehicle can have the sporty or classy look of a nicely appointed gauge cluster. Pair up our gauge rings with custom mstyle gauge faces or carbon fiber cluster trim from autocarbon.de to further enhance the look of your cluster. Complete detaiLed instructions with photos are provided online for most vehicles. Please check installation instructions for details. When installing gauge rings or any product that involves the removal of your cluster be sure to unhook your vehicles battery before unhooking your cluster. Also take extra care to protect your clusters face from finger prints and dust as they may be visible when reinstalLed into your car. For E38 E39 or X5. Black Chrome. Snap In.