Letter 11008

Achieving a chrome finish at a third of the cost 

Can anybody suggest a method of achieving a chrome effect finish on mild steel wire? For the product we are manufacturing chrome is not cost effective and yet I need to achieve a 'near chrome' finish to ensure the success of the product.

I have been advised that a bright nickel or zinc finish will achieve the result or possibly a very bright silver powder coat. Is anybody able to offer advice on these finishes or indeed a solution to cutting the cost of a chome type finish on steel wire (approx 8mm dia).

Thanks.

Regards,

Charles Graybrook
- London

It depends on the environment and what you are trying to do, of course, but zinc plating would probably be the most economical alternative.

 
Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com Inc. - Brick, NJ

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