Month: February 2020

Chroming It Up: Car Parts
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Chroming It Up: Car Parts

- by Anthony McCarthy

Chrome, short for chromium element, is used in many industries ranging from kitchen accessories to clothing fabrics to furniture decoration. The biggest chrome user in the automotive industry. Trims, accessories, and under hoods are all covered with chrome for a bright and shiny appearance.

Chrome must be applied through the electroplating process while the basic application of chrome will receive a negative charge and be “immersed” in a chromium tub that is positively charged. This concept is very similar to electrostatic spray paintings used on car bodies except in place of sprays, the item is dipped. After this process is complete, chrome is almost indestructible and is impossible to remove.

Chrome Can Be Used On Almost All Surfaces

One of the biggest attractions for using chrome in the car industry besides its slim result is that it can be used on almost all surfaces, including copper, iron and other metal bases that make its versatility easy to use anywhere on a vehicle. In the 1970s, it was also discovered that chrome plating could be applied to plastics. This allows cheaper components, such as plastic, to be chrome-plated so that it is conducive for use as automotive parts and reduces manufacturing costs.

Chrome is the Protective Coating

Another advantage of chrome, especially with auto parts, is the protective coating that it provides. Its durability allows long life without damaging or oxidizing; also, chrome can withstand extreme temperatures and environmental conditions. This makes it ideal for use in vehicles because they are sometimes exposed to all kinds of conditions.

After the components are chrome plated, they can be reused. If a part is damaged or worn, the part can be refurbished and re-plated saving money spent on new parts, time looking for those new parts, and waste in the environment. Chrome plating …

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Buying Tips For Auto Parts
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Buying Tips For Auto Parts

- by Anthony McCarthy

The sector of automobile manufacturing is presently one of the flourishing industries. It generates bulks of waste parts. The auto-recovery industry depends on saving the useful parts from for example bumpers or body panels, electronics, wheels, front or rear ends, transmissions, motors, etc.

Merits

Second-hand auto parts are great items to save money on the repair and maintenance of cars. Used car parts are comparatively cheaper than new auto parts. Using second-hand car parts is a green idea as not utilizing them would increase the junk or occupy the limited landfill space. Besides, manufacturing new car components would even involve the consumption of too much of resources.

Find Used Car Parts

Used car parts are available from local stores or online shops. Most cities and towns have second-hand auto part shops. These items can be bought from online auto spare parts shops by credit cards. The car parts will be shipped and delivered within 3-6 days. While purchasing online keep in mind that the image shown on the webpage may not always match with the actual product.

Identify the Product

You can easily get a matched auto part if you provide your vehicle identification number (VIN). This code supplies the seller with a lot of useful details like the year and makes of manufacture, transmission, engines, etc. If any kinds of confusion occur the used car shop salesperson will come forward to help you.

Age Factor

It is important to know the mileage of the auto part. Make sure you ask whether the item is being sold as repaired, used, or remanufactured.

Paint Factor

Generally, you’ll find that the used car-part color doesn’t match with your car body. Consult your body shop before purchasing the part.

Warranty Period

Ask the retailer to provide a warranty period. Don’t forget to read …

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