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-----Nickel Chrome Plating On Aluminum
2006
Dear,
Can aluminium be plated by Nickel or Chromium or Nickel & Chromium for decorative purposes such as automotive trims? What would be the resistance to corrosion? Can the coating peeled off? Any risks? How to do?
Sincerely,
Tim
Aluminium Finishing - Istanbul, Turkiye
Not only can it be done, I am quite confident that it has been done by the OEMs. I am not in the auto industry nor even a car nut so I can't quote make and model, but I believe some automobile grills from the 70's are chrome plated aluminum, and some bumpers as well. Aluminum alloy pressure-cast wheels are chrome plated, which is a more difficult application.
The corrosion resistance should be fine. A zincate-based immersion plating process is required, which leaves one more possibility for peeling if not done right. Hopefully you'll get a more detailed response from someone in that industry.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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