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Old 10-21-2009, 07:43 PM
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Default Black Chrome

Im looking to take a few different parts to a local powdercoating shop that also does chroming. Im looking to get the pieces in black chrome but I have heard bad things from two locals. They say that it chips, can lose color value, and pitting is frequent after some time.

Anyone have opinions/ knowledge on Black Chrome? Are these just some rare occurances? Anyone out there have black chrome parts?

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Old 10-21-2009, 07:55 PM
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I have heard that it likes to chip & pit on rims.
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Old 10-21-2009, 07:57 PM
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Im looking to get it done on things like the intake tube, rear diff cover, alternator, exhaust tip, and other things like that.
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Old 10-21-2009, 08:03 PM
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Do a Google search for "pro's & con's to black chrome"

Google is my friend
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Old 10-21-2009, 08:06 PM
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Why didnt I think of that? haha. Im gonna go google now!
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Flowmaster Super 44 w/ tailpipe before the wheel
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Old 10-22-2009, 07:49 PM
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N/A

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Old 10-22-2009, 08:27 PM
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What?
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Old 10-22-2009, 08:30 PM
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A spammer had made a BS post. Looks like a mod deleted it.
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Old 10-22-2009, 08:32 PM
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So what did your google search turn up??
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Old 10-23-2009, 05:48 AM
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Some sites had people that complained about that kind of bad stuff and some didnt have problems after years. I guess it just depends where you go and the quality of black chrome you get. For the mort part the main thing that happens it sounds like is discoloration over time.

Not sure if I sould go with black chrome or not. Im thinking ill try it on one piece first and see how it does. Probably do it in a spot where it will be reheated constantly and out in the elements to see how it does in the worst conditions.
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MAC Performance Ram Air Intake
Flowmaster Super 44 w/ tailpipe before the wheel
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