California's move to ban decorative hexavalent chromium electroplating after January 1, 2023.

[Leif in Calif]

Anyone have an update on this?

[JFranklin]

It most likely will happen. This is a good article to read not specific to any legislation but a FYI.

 

https://www.ecfinc.com/hexavalent-vs-trivalent-chrome-plating/

Edited May 15, 2022 by JFranklin (see edit history)

[Leif in Calif]

That was interesting, but the real question is "does the more environmentally friendly process look the same"? I wish they would have answered that.

 

[CharlesFixesVictrolas]

On 5/15/2022 at 2:33 PM, Leif in Calif said:

That was interesting, but the real question is "does the more environmentally friendly process look the same"? I wish they would have answered that.

 

A trivalent chrome finish using a sulfate process is supposed to be a pretty close match to the old type hexavalent chrome. I don't have vehicles that would have nice chrome but hopefully this new process will work well for the environment and for some eye-catching brightwork.
 

Trichrome - Bright and Dark Trivalent Chrome Plating (ecfinc.com)

 

[avgwarhawk]

Chroming in MD has long been extinct.  

[Bhigdog]

No expert here  but my understanding is you shouldn't mix hex and tri because the difference will be apparent. Tri reportedly has a bluish cast..........Bob