Lots of Chrome in France

[Darrell]

The question of chrome or not won’t be necessary as chrome plating will be banned in europe from next year

One of the bonuses of not being in the EU.

EU plans to end chrome plating by 2024

The European Union is proposing to ban chrome plating, a process that directly affects cars as we know them today. Would anything change - and to what extent?

www.drivencarguide.co.nz

 

[SpikyMikey]

I used to deliver fastenings for plating to electroplaters on the Sussex coast and in South London years ago.
I've got to say, with all those hot bubbling baths of noxious chemicals, they were pretty unpleasant places to be.

 

[Darrell]

I used to deliver fastenings for plating to electroplaters on the Sussex coast and in South London years ago.
I've got to say, with all those hot bubbling baths of noxious chemicals, they were pretty unpleasant places to be.

I’d be interested to know what the owners of these places feel about it.

 

[Mactech]

View attachment 144213Also in France at the mo

Love that you guys have moved your Merc estates to France. Nice! I have fond memories of many areas of France.
I've just moved from Mercs to another part of my estates.....in the Highlands

But I'm back in Norfolk now

 

[Tonye]

I'm back in Norfolk now

Will be back on the boat next month, no chrome on it but lots of shiny brass

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

One of the bonuses of not being in the EU.

EU plans to end chrome plating by 2024

The European Union is proposing to ban chrome plating, a process that directly affects cars as we know them today. Would anything change - and to what extent?

www.drivencarguide.co.nz

It’ll still mean the end of chrome for the whole industry. It’s hard to imagine any brand selling Chromed and non-chromed models of mainline vehicles.

Chrome plating set to be banned over cancer concern | Autocar

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

It’ll still mean the end of chrome for the whole industry. It’s hard to imagine any brand selling Chromed and non-chromed models of mainline vehicles.

Chrome plating set to be banned over cancer concern | Autocar

As usual with legislation, it seems that there is a workaround to improve safety. It’s just that it’s going to cost you.

Proposed EU chrome-plating ban isn't quite what it seems - Magneto

 

[SpikyMikey]

I’d be interested to know what the owners of these places feel about it.

Pretty ticked, I'd have thought.
I know a lot of their work is 'nut and bolt' stuff, but like a most trades, its a skilled craft. Some of the stuff I remember seeing once they'd dipped and polished it was awesome; especially the car/motorcyle parts.

 

[ALFAitalia]

My old CLK had the blue glass and the chrome strips...in fact quite a bit of chrome!....I quite liked that.....but the only chrome on my Alfa is the door handles (although it does have the almost matching stainless mirror outers from the Ti model.....like that too!.....I think its dependant on the individual car and the colour of that car whether chrome is "right or not".....and of course personal taste.

 

[Darrell]

Pretty ticked, I'd have thought.
I know a lot of their work is 'nut and bolt' stuff, but like a most trades, its a skilled craft. Some of the stuff I remember seeing once they'd dipped and polished it was awesome; especially the car/motorcyle parts.

My brother is a product designer and deals with a few chrome plating specialists.

 

[Tonye]

My old dodgy Dodge in France a couple of years ago, just the right amount of chrome

 

[Tonye]

With its younger over chromed brother at the pub

 

[Darrell]

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With its younger over chromed brother at the pub

I’m speechless.

 

[Gollom]

Maybe. I like the Q-car look though. Flying under the radar, without drawing too much attention. Soft voice big stick and all that. Sometimes people can get a bit green eyed though, saying things like “ooooh look at you in your Premium Plus 125 Navi”. Smart ForFour AMG Black Series Night Edition Premium Plus 125 Powered by Brabus

Corrected that for you

 

[Tonye]

I’m speechless.

i was as well.
A rare sight.
Please note, no drugs or cash was exchanged

 

[Swotty]

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With its younger over chromed brother at the pub

p.m. sent!