Project Overview
An automotive trim supplier required decorative chrome trim for vehicle exteriors. The project demanded corrosion resistance, premium appearance, and automotive durability.
Challenge
- Corrosion Resistance: Automotive exterior exposure
- Premium Appearance: Class A cosmetic surface
- Automotive Durability: Temperature cycling, UV, impact
- Volume: 50K+ vehicles
- IATF Certification: Automotive quality requirements
Solution
Plating Excellence
- ABS/PC substrate for plating adhesion
- Multi-layer chrome plating system
- Corrosion-resistant underlayers
- Class A surface preparation
Testing & Validation
- Salt spray corrosion testing (500+ hours)
- Temperature cycling validation
- UV exposure testing
- IATF 16949 certification
Results
| Metric | Target | Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion Resistance | 300 hours | 500+ hours |
| Appearance Rating | 90% | 98% |
| Vehicles Trimmed | 30K | 50K+ |
| Trim Pieces | 100K | 200K+ |
| Corrosion Failures | <100 PPM | 0 PPM |
Customer Testimonial
“CoreLMould’s chrome trim is stunning. 500+ hour salt spray passed, 98% appearance rating, and zero corrosion. Premium automotive chrome excellence.”
- Quality Manager, Automotive Trim Supplier