Re: [Chrysler300] re flash chroming hubcaps

[xramkroozer@xxxxxx]

HI FERN, I'VE BEEN TELLING THE SO CALLED EXPERTS FOR YEARS THE SS TRIM & 
HUBCAPS WERE FLASH PLATED, BUT THEY REFUSE TO BELIEVE IT. IT'S GOOD TO HEAR FROM 
AN OPEN MIND. YOUR BEST BET IS TO HAVE THEM POLISHED, SINCE IT GIVES A BRIGHTER 
FINISH. THE CHROME HAS A YELLOWISH TINT. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF HAVING THEM 
REFLASH PLATED. THE REASON THE POLISHING IS EXPENSIVE IS THEY HAVE TO BURN THROUGH 
THE FLASH PLATING TO TO GET TO THE BARE STAINLESS. THE FLASH PLATING STARTED 
DURING THE WAR YEARS WHEN IRON WAS ADDED TO THE STAINLESS. THE FLASH PLATING 
GAVE IT A MORE DURABLE FINISH. THE PRACTICE CONTINUED AFTER THE WAR WHEN THE 
STAINLESS WAS MADE MORE PURE. I'VE PUT THE POLISHED CAPS NEXT TO THE ORIGINAL 
FLASH PLATED & POLISHED IS THE WAY TO GO. GOOD LUCK, STEVE ESTOK, IN 93 & SUNNY 
WITH PM SHOWERS, PUNTA GORDA, FL


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