If you own chrome wheels/parts I am suggesting you look into this process or at least be aware of its existence as i'm finding, chrome definitely doesn't last a lifetime or even close to, and its expensive to redo.
Well if you are not aware of PVD coating, its a relatively new process that mimics chrome (and yes black chrome too) at a reduced price and extra advantages, including eco-friendly process, superior adhesion (vs. chrome), significant increase in durability, not to mention its low maintenance and significantly lighter than chrome. A quick search on google will yeild some info. I called Eagle Alloys and he actually suggested it is a finish durable to run year around :naughty: for all of us that worry so much about salt and its corrosive nature! He says he's tested them first hand and has been impressed, he's been in the field for 16 years.
For those technical people on here, here is a link to testing and results done on 'G-Chrome' also done with a PVD process: http://www.winonapvd.com/files/Winona_PVD_Wheel_Test_Report.pdf
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But basically I'm wondering if anyone has first hand experience with this and the results of real world testing as the guy I spoke with only sees them in a lab. I've been considering re-chroming my Eagle alloy 17's 077 style down the road but now coming across this process, which is cheaper and supposedly is better I'd like to hear more about it! I'm also curious how it looks vs real chrome.
Well if you are not aware of PVD coating, its a relatively new process that mimics chrome (and yes black chrome too) at a reduced price and extra advantages, including eco-friendly process, superior adhesion (vs. chrome), significant increase in durability, not to mention its low maintenance and significantly lighter than chrome. A quick search on google will yeild some info. I called Eagle Alloys and he actually suggested it is a finish durable to run year around :naughty: for all of us that worry so much about salt and its corrosive nature! He says he's tested them first hand and has been impressed, he's been in the field for 16 years.
For those technical people on here, here is a link to testing and results done on 'G-Chrome' also done with a PVD process: http://www.winonapvd.com/files/Winona_PVD_Wheel_Test_Report.pdf
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But basically I'm wondering if anyone has first hand experience with this and the results of real world testing as the guy I spoke with only sees them in a lab. I've been considering re-chroming my Eagle alloy 17's 077 style down the road but now coming across this process, which is cheaper and supposedly is better I'd like to hear more about it! I'm also curious how it looks vs real chrome.