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01-31-2023, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by spdbrake

PVD process plating has been the go-to for oem and aftermarket for about 15 years now. My 1st set of PVD wheels (black chrome) was in 2010 and the finish was durable and had zero flaking issues after 10 years/250k+ miles of road use.
https://www.qurtech.com/pvd-chroming/
https://www.bendplating.com/tag/benefits-of-pvd/

Based upon the environmental considerations, it would appear the industry will have little choice but to adapt to PVD plating. Those still using traditional plating methods will have to move, change or die - though I will note moving out of California may only be a temporary solution.

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