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Re: Chrome or black trim ?? comment?

To: PorscheRcr@aol.com
Subject: Re: Chrome or black trim ?? comment?
From: Robert Gunther <rjgunthe@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 15:00:17 -0500
geeze, look what I started !!!!!   hee hee !!!!

PorscheRcr@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/29/2000 6:57:36 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> vicwhit@home.com writes:
>
> << Coating provides limited corrosion protection, but added protection can be
> obtained by specifying underplate such as nickel or copper. >>
> If you've ever heard of "triple plated chrome" these are what the first two
> layers are, the last being the chromium plating.  Most shops that do really
> good chroming use this process.  If you've ever been around the VW or
> American V8 scene you will have seen what poor work looks like.  Most of the
> overseas import chrome dress-up items are not done this way and it really
> shows, both in the look of the part and its durability.
> $.02 more :)
> Bill J.
> '68 GT8

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