Chrome bumpers made a quick exit from the automotive scene in the late '80s. In their place are elaborate, but flimsy, plastic covers hiding stamped-steel impact beams with a wide swath of Styrofoam ...

One of the defining characteristics of the later C3 Corvettes is the molded bumper cover. In fact, the move away from traditional chrome in favor of molded urethane proved to be a major change, one ...

Chrome bumpers made a quick exit from the automotive scene in the late 1980s. In their place are elaborate but flimsy plastic covers hiding stamped steel impact beams—with a swath of Styrofoam ...

In Part 1 of our 1969 Pontiac GTO chrome bumper review, we take a close look at the bumper’s condition and attempt a 3M GC451 Gloss Chrome wrap — but things don’t go as planned. Watch the unexpected ...

Chrome plating remains a popular choice in automotive restoration, where its protective and aesthetic qualities help restore vehicles to their original condition. For custom projects, chrome finishes ...

It's 1958. The U.S. has launched its first satellite, BOAC is flying passengers from London to New York on transatlantic jet flights, and the automobile industry is arguably reaching peak chrome. The ...

Hexavalent chromium, also known as Cr(VI), chromium-6, or chrome-VI, is within the chromium element. It's mainly used in chrome plating, electroplating, and chromate painting, and even in ...

Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2024) - PROTO has launched a chrome plating service designed for automotive restoration and aftermarket customization. This new offering delivers quality ...