Re: Chrome - Politically Incorrect

From: CHUCK NICODEMUS (SEALMSTR(at)ICCOM.COM)
Date: Sun Sep 14 1997 - 16:47:44 CDT


Chris S. Mottram wrote:
>
> Chris S. Mottram(at)ECCI
> 09/13/97 11:15 PM
>
> Here in the US chrome plating has become rather expensive due to the
> process creating some pollution that the government is regulating. I don't
> know if this is overkill or not on behalf of the government. Here's the
> politically incorrect part........ Has anyone had anything re-chromed in a
> neighboring country where plating may still be inexpensive? (i.e. Canada or
> Mexico) Please don't flame me. I am definitely not in favour of dump
> toxins in ANY country. We're all in the same eco system. But if I get
> something plated in the US, it will create the same waste as if I get it
> plated elsewhere.
>
> Chris
Chris, Awhile back my series ll got rear ended, the bumper and guards
were dammaged. one guard was replaced and all three pieces were
re-chromed. the outfit that did it is located in Salem, Or and did fine
job. Me, i don't worry too much about the rules and regs that much , if
we need , we need.period....
chuck , B9119821



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