Trivalent chromate plating with black finish

I currently have an automotive program that requires a black zinc chromate finish on a lever that I in turn over mold a plastic knob. The product has a requirement for a high quality visual appearance. There is also a 48 hour salt spray requirement. However, the focus is on the appearance as the part is used in an interior application.

I have had trials ran on some trivalent black with no success. The appearance has not yet been close to the quality of the Hexavalent product.

Do you know of a Trivalent zinc black that is delivering a high quality appearance?

Darrin N [surname deleted for privacy by Editor]

2006

Ed. note: Sorry, this RFQ is old & outdated, so contact info is no longer available. However, if you feel that something technical should be said in reply, please post it; no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?)

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