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Specs for Chrome plating on Zinc Alloys

Is there an STANDARD(S) specifications for electrolytic chrome plating on zinc alloys (zamak) surfaces, different classes, thickness, finishes, etc. mainly for automotive and marine outdoors applications.

Thank you very much.

Biosca-Munts, Josep
automotive parts design engineer - Barcelona, Spain
2004

The automotive companies have their own internal standards for electrodeposited chromium coatings on zinc surfaces. Two examples are DaimlerChrysler Process Standard PS-8893 and Ford Engineering Materials Standard ESB-M1P23-B.

Toby Padfield
Automotive module supplier - Michigan
2004

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