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PEARLBRITE® Satin Nickel

Driving performance, versatility and style.



Versatility
PEARLBRITE satin nickel processes reliably produce attractive, satin bright to full matte finishes on a diversity of automotive parts.

PEARLBRITE processes produce uniform, smooth, satin finishes on steel, aluminum, and copper alloys over a broad current density range. As with traditional electrolytic nickel processes, PEARLBRITE may be overplated with gold, black nickel, silver, chrome, ruthenium, or other coatings to produce a variety of beautiful finishes. It is also an ideal choice for adding a satin finish to a variety of plastics.

The flexibility to vary the deposit makes PEARLBRITE the most versatile satin nickel process currently available today. Only ONE operating solution is required to produce a variety of satin nickel finishes. Simple make-up adjustments allow for the creation a different finish----the opportunities are endless!






Style
All PEARLBRITE satin nickel finishes are highly wear resistant. This feature makes the processes desirable for decorative automotive applications where visual appeal is important and physical handling is high. Such applications include:

  • Aluminum Wheels
  • Aluminum Roof Rails
  • Decorative Coatings
  • Emblems
  • Exterior Trim
  • Interior Accents
  • Door Handles
  • Front Grills
  • So much more!



Performance
PEARLBRITE satin nickel consistently meets the demanding performance requirements of the world's leading OEMs. The exceptional corrosion resistance provided by PEARLBRITE enables the satin nickel to not only look good, but endure extreme conditions both inside and out of the automotive!

PEARLBRITE performance results in extended wear and durability of the plated part. Performance. Versatility. Style. It must be PEARLBRITE!

    PEARLBRITE Features/Benefits
  • Visually appealing, attractive alternative to bright nickel
  • Flexibility to produce smooth satin bright to full matte finishes
  • Uniform finish
  • Easily reproduced appearance
  • Versatile make-up allows different finishes to be produced in the same operating solution
  • May be deposited on any metal or plastic surface which can accept electrolytic nickel
  • Easily overplated with chromium, gold, silver, black nickel, and ruthenium to create a color finish
  • Exceptional corrosion and wear resistance
  • Premium finish


To view or download (right click, "Save Target As") Enthone Automotive Update, "PEARLBRITEĀ® Satin Nickel: Automotive OEM Approvals," click here.

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