Does “Chinese” chrome rust?
We have received many e-mails about Chinese chrome. All chrome parts have to be maintained to keep its shine. Normally there are three grades of chrome parts available, depending on the prices customers are willing pay. In the past only poor chrome was available. Recent developments have provided a quantum leap in chrome quality. So yes, until recently Chinese chrome did rust. Now, better chrome parts may be used. A good chrome shock cover will cost about 30 USD where as a lower grade chrome shock cover might cost 5 USD. Most dealers use the lower grade chrome due to the price constraints, so choose your dealer carefully. Keeping your chrome polished should keep it from rusting. It is possible to chrome engines, aluminum, and even plastic parts. Depending on your bike’s budget it is possible to get (low quality) chrome from Nan Chang to good quality chrome from local factories (Yung Le) and excellent quality chrome from the best chroming factories (Fu Hao) in Beijing. Fu Hao is the fac
