Originally Posted by Ragamuffin
While we are on this Bumper Chrome topic, I have a few thoughts or questions. When bumpers are chromed, isn't only one side chromed ? Whenever I've been under a car [ in fact I just went to see if I could tell on my '67 Chrysler Newport
if the chrome was on the backside..doesn't seem so] I don't seem to recollect seeing chrome on the backside. If so, then why not ? wouldn't chroming both sides help protect from pitting ? { P.S. I'm somewhat
; thinking I should know these things !
!!} Of course the backsides cannot easily be waxed/buffed out
!!!
Hi RM,
You are correct they never did chrome the back, they will have a little nickle on the back side just due to over run. You are right it would have helped to slow down the corrosion process but chrome will also rust. But of course the main reason is cost. It would have been deemed an unnecessary expense. As much as we love our cars it's still about bringing the cars to market as cheap possible at the greatest profit. Capitalism at it's best!