Custom Chrome Car Emblems
Chrome car emblems get their glossy surface from a plating stack over a die-cast or stamped zinc-alloy base.
Description
Chrome finish reads as one glossy surface, but underneath it is a plating stack applied over a die-cast or stamped base. An even, mirror-bright look depends on the base metal’s surface prep as much as the plating itself. Himgo controls both steps before a badge ships.
Metals & surface options
Zinc alloy is the usual base for chrome-look automotive badges – its cast surface takes plating evenly. Nickel or chrome plating runs 5-25 micron, built up in layers rather than a single coat. Stainless steel is an alternative where a brushed-under-chrome look is wanted instead of full gloss.
Typical projects
- Hood, trunk, and fender chrome logo badges
- Chrome trim emblems on grilles and mirrors
- Motorcycle tank and fender chrome badges
- Dealer or accessory chrome badges
- Two-tone chrome-and-paint emblems
Sizes we run
Chrome badges fall mostly in the 40-80mm range, with thickness 2-4mm – thin enough to keep the plating line even across the surface. Larger badges may need a slightly thicker base to avoid plating pooling at the edges.
Typical applications
| Industry / setting | How this product is used |
|---|---|
| Luxury car dealerships | Chrome-plated trim-level badge fitted to the trunk lid to signal the top trim. |
| Custom motorcycle builders | Chrome tank emblem applied to a polished fuel tank for a bright, reflective finish. |
| Car show entrants | Polished chrome display badge mounted for close-up viewing at judged shows. |
| RV and motorhome manufacturers | Chrome exterior brand badge fixed to the front cap fiberglass panel. |
| Classic car restorers | Chrome reproduction emblem matched to the original factory plating tone. |
Specifications
| Material | zinc die-cast (other grades on request) |
| Thickness | 2-5 mm |
| Size | 40mm, 60mm, 80mm, 100mm (custom to your drawing) |
| Marking | zinc die casting, metal stamping, electroforming, plating |
| Surface finish | chrome/gold/nickel plating (5-25 micron), painted, PVD (gun-black, gold, rose gold, matte black) |
| Mounting | 3M adhesive, pins, screws, studs |
| Tolerance | +/-0.10-0.20 mm (die-cast) |
| MOQ | 100-500 pcs (by complexity) |
| Lead time | sample 5-7 days; bulk 12-30 days (by quantity) |
| Tooling | US$150-2,000 one-time (by complexity) |
Size & price reference
| Example spec | Ref US$/pc |
|---|---|
| zinc die-cast, 50 mm, 2.5 mm, simple finish | US$0.45-0.92 |
| zinc die-cast, medium size, standard finish | US$0.85-1.40 |
| zinc die-cast, large or specialty finish | US$1.26-2.07 |
Indicative only. Final price depends on surface finish, mounting method, marking complexity, and order quantity. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
What to send
Full chrome or a chrome-and-paint combination? Note which one, send the artwork, and plating thickness gets confirmed before a sample. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
