Add Some Shine To Your Ride With Chrome!

As we all know, the United States experienced a spectacular Baby Boom. Along with a surging economy a strong desire to get more out of life blossomed after years of penny pinching and worry.

Like the soaring economy the car industry's tide was exceptionally high. Manufacturers added manufacturing as fast they could to meet this new demand from post-war consumers and an expanding middle class. With new drivers increasing in number so did the competition for their dollars. To feed this call for new designs technology and style were merged - a clear sign of evolving tastes and the new found desire for status.

The 50s consumer couldn't get enough of chrome on their cars. Whether it was grille work that sparkled from here to tomorrow, wheel center caps of chrome, or bold chrome-tipped tail fins, there appeared to be no end for this bright shiny metal. The more, the better.

This fascination with the shine and sparkle of chrome is alive and kicking with today's car enthusiasts. And why shouldn't they be? Chrome plating is resistant to corrosion, can be tinted and just has an innate visual appeal - kinda like diamonds, icicles and twinkle lights... only more manly.

Everything from tailpipes to roll-bars to running boards can be electroplated with unalloyed chromium. Wheel center caps and aftermarket rims are popular ways to upgrade the fashion statement of your vehicle, too.

This chrome plating can be applied at various thicknesses, so look at the specs to get an idea of what wear resistance one can reasonably expect. If you can't find it, ask the salesperson. A better idea is to ask the manufacturer. You should always research before you separate with your hard earned cash. "Rim Remorse" is not a good feeling - especially after spending a week or two of paychecks.

With the help available on the web, you can find parts by the manufacturer's SKU or the Hollander number. A locator service is another way to help you find the chrome rims, chrome-coated lug nuts, aftermarket center caps or any other chrome partaccessory that can take your car from stock to stoked!