Chrome, polished stainless, or chromed stainless?

[f6john]

 What is the surface of the Hondaline windshield trim pieces? Anyone know for sure?

[Steve K (IA)]

I never thought of it before.  After a quick look, I "think" it may be chrome plated steel.  I don't believe it is stainless steel.

[Madmike]

If it is stainless it won't hold a magnet.

[9Ball]

If it is stainless it won't hold a magnet.

ferritic stainless steel (typically 400 series) is magnetic.  300 series SS are not magnetic.

[Madmike]

ferritic stainless steel (typically 400 series) is magnetic.  300 series SS are not magnetic.




Thanks,

[f6john]

If it is stainless it won't hold a magnet.

ferritic stainless steel (typically 400 series) is magnetic.  300 series SS are not magnetic.

Well a magnet does stick. I have a small stainless workbench top that is stainless and the magnet stuck to it also. I've never seen any surface rust on any windshield trim as I have on other chrome pieces. Any other way to verify ?

[Rattlebars]

Chromed steel. But Honda's chrome is notoriously excellent showing little signs of age, unlike many aftermarket pieces.

[Madmike]

Type 430—decorative, e.g., for automotive trim; ferritic. Good formability, but with reduced temperature and corrosion resistance.



I Googled "ferritic stainless steel" and came up with a Wikipedia article that includes a chart with the above for Type 430 stainless....

....... see rattlebars gave an answer while I was typing but I will post this anyway....

[f6john]

Chromed steel. But Honda's chrome is notoriously excellent showing little signs of age, unlike many aftermarket pieces.

Hey, some guys were talking about your site earlier, wondering if you were still around. Do you still have Nightmare?  And thanks for the info. I have one piece of trim that it looks like someone used a light abrasive on and I was hoping for polished stainless. The scratches are super fine but they are there.