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What is better alluminum or chrome I'm going to order parts for my center console and the part surrounding my shifter an was trying to get opinions on what looks better.
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What is better alluminum or chrome I'm going to order parts for my center console and the part surrounding my shifter an was trying to get opinions on what looks better.
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Remember, chrome is actually one of the hardest finishes you will find when done properly, whereas raw aluminum is very soft. Now anodized aluminum on the other hand can be very tough as well, so it all depends on what exactly you're buying and the quality of the product.
There is type 1, type 2, etc anodizing for aluminum. Some are Mil-spec, some are decorative. All anodizing is a chemical process changing the outer layer of aluminum to an oxide of it normally (aluminum oxide is what sandpaper is made from, similar in strength to diamonds, hence it's use)
There is flash chrome, nickel chrome, triple layer chrome (what we use on our Tru-Billet line of products with a copper base layer), hard chrome (think bearing surfaces), etc..
Not trying to take this too technical, but as you can see from above, not all chrome nor all aluminum is created equal, so just trying to say to do some homework on your purchase, that's all.
There is type 1, type 2, etc anodizing for aluminum. Some are Mil-spec, some are decorative. All anodizing is a chemical process changing the outer layer of aluminum to an oxide of it normally (aluminum oxide is what sandpaper is made from, similar in strength to diamonds, hence it's use)
There is flash chrome, nickel chrome, triple layer chrome (what we use on our Tru-Billet line of products with a copper base layer), hard chrome (think bearing surfaces), etc..
Not trying to take this too technical, but as you can see from above, not all chrome nor all aluminum is created equal, so just trying to say to do some homework on your purchase, that's all.
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