Chrome Adds The Shine Your Ride Needs
It is no secret that the USA experienced a Baby Boom. It coincided with a roaring economy and spurred a desire to live life to its fullest after years of worry and fear.
Barreling along with the powerful economic tide was a robust car industry. Manufacturers added manufacturing as fast they could to meet this new demand from post-war consumers and a growing middle class. With new drivers growing in number so did the competition for their dollars. Style and technology joined together to satiate this desire for new designs - a clear sign of evolving tastes and the new found desire for status.
The dominant style of the 50s was chrome with some more chrome thrown in. It was reflected in grill work of chrome that wouldn’t quit, gleaming chrome center caps or bold tail fins of chrome, the hunger for this shiny metal seemed insatiable. The more, the better.
Today’s car accessory fanatics are drawn to the lustrous metal with the same intensity. And who can blame them? With resistance to corrosion, the ability to tint it and a strong visual allure - kinda like diamonds, icicles and twinkle lights… only more manly.
Using electroplating almost every car part can be covered with chrome. Aftermarket rims and rim center caps are popular ways to step up the looks of your car, too.
Chrome plating comes in various thickness levels, so when making a decision check the specs to get an idea of the resistance to wear you can expect. If it’s not specified, ask the dealer. Better yet, ask the manufacturer. It should go without saying that you should do your research before putting down your money. “Rim remorse” is an easily avoidable experience - especially after spending a week or two of paychecks.
With the help available on the web, you can find parts by the manufacturer’s SKU or the Hollander number. A locator service is another way to help you locate the chrome lug nuts, chrome wheel center cap sets, chrome rims and other chrome accessories that will take your vehicle from nice to “va-va-vavoom!”
