California is set to revolutionize its automotive industries with a focus on reducing emissions and harmful chemicals. State officials aim to prohibit the use of hexavalent chromium, a chemical commonly used in the chrome plating process for its shiny finish and found in various products from aviation to home fixtures, with a significant impact on the automotive sector, particularly in restoration and hot rod communities. California’s ban on chrome plating for car bumpers and trim has caused concern among those who depend on it, but it is a step towards reducing emissions from the auto industry. The chroming process that … Continue reading Chrome Plating Ban in California: Reducing Harmful Emissions in the Auto Industry