Europe is Banning Chrome for 2024

[DaveM]

In a recent move that we totally forgot was coming, the EU is banning the chroming of cars and motorcycles.​

This action, according to Euro Weekly News, will cut out a process that “can emit pollutants over 500 times more toxic than those from diesel engines.”

Apparently, the ban announcement was made in 2017 during the REACH directive (think MADD but for regulation and safe use of chemicals). Europe was given seven years – until this year – to “seek alternatives.”



A view of the chrome present in Triumph’s Chrome Collection. Media provided by Triumph Motorcycles.

What kind of chrome is being phased out? ​

Hexavalent chromium – chromium-6 or Cr(VI) – is used in the process of welding, spray painting, and acid dipping. Known to cause lung and nose cancer, the stuff is particularly bad for you if airborne and inhaled, being archived as a lung and nose cancer, as well as a cause for liver damage and reproductive issues.

Wikipedia tells us the stuff was produced in quantities upwards of 136,000 tonnes (150,000 tons) in 1985, thanks in part to the era’s prolific love for the stuff as a protective and decorative coating.

Today, chroming is still a popular process for custom builds, with vintage and classic machines continuing to desire authentic componentry.



Norton’s V4SS Chrome. Media provided by the Bike Specialists.

Are older machines affected by this chrome ban?​

There are too many beautiful vintage automobiles and motorcycles in Europe to ban the stuff completely; instead, we’re told that the phase-out will only be for MY2024 machines onward.

Existing machines are safe for the time being, though any change of color to a vehicle must still be reported to the Direccion General de Trafico (DGT) and insurance providers “to comply with regulations and insurance policies.”

the ban, by the way, also floats over newer machines like Triumph’s Chrome Collection, Norton’s V4SS, and a slew of Harleys( including the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Special).

What do you think of Europe’s ban on new chrome?

*Media provided by the Bike Specialists, as well as Triumph and CycleWorld*​

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[shanered6]

I wish the EU would take a running jump in the sea .... im trying not to get political but some of the rules and regs there comming forward with are just idiotic

 

[Rocky]

Good grief, what next

 

[sikatri]

Total waste of legislative time.

 

[Vector]

But they are saving the planet… LOL

 

[shanered6]

They would do a better job of saving the planet if they all jumped on a space craft and sodded off to mars !

 

[Rocky]

They would do a better job of saving the planet if they all jumped on a space craft and sodded off to mars !

 

[CarlS]

Good grief, what next

Right on target

 

[griffindog]

I wish the EU would take a running jump in the sea .... im trying not to get political but some of the rules and regs there comming forward with are just idiotic

I have no use for stupidity they are trying to destroy the world with electric cars and Chinese batteries over the fake climate change agenda. It will never end until the people stand their ground

 

[Lordmac]

But, but, but . . . IT"S FOR THE CHILDREN! (screamed at the top of one's lungs in total hysteria)

 

[Lordmac]

I think it was Sir Winston Churchill that once proclaimed: "Give me chrome, or give me death" But I'm not totally sure . . .

 

[Lordmac]

In a recent move that we totally forgot was coming, the EU is banning the chroming of cars and motorcycles.​

This action, according to Euro Weekly News, will cut out a process that “can emit pollutants over 500 times more toxic than those from diesel engines.”

Apparently, the ban announcement was made in 2017 during the REACH directive (think MADD but for regulation and safe use of chemicals). Europe was given seven years – until this year – to “seek alternatives.”



A view of the chrome present in Triumph’s Chrome Collection. Media provided by Triumph Motorcycles.

What kind of chrome is being phased out? ​

Hexavalent chromium – chromium-6 or Cr(VI) – is used in the process of welding, spray painting, and acid dipping. Known to cause lung and nose cancer, the stuff is particularly bad for you if airborne and inhaled, being archived as a lung and nose cancer, as well as a cause for liver damage and reproductive issues.

Wikipedia tells us the stuff was produced in quantities upwards of 136,000 tonnes (150,000 tons) in 1985, thanks in part to the era’s prolific love for the stuff as a protective and decorative coating.

Today, chroming is still a popular process for custom builds, with vintage and classic machines continuing to desire authentic componentry.



Norton’s V4SS Chrome. Media provided by the Bike Specialists.

Are older machines affected by this chrome ban?​

There are too many beautiful vintage automobiles and motorcycles in Europe to ban the stuff completely; instead, we’re told that the phase-out will only be for MY2024 machines onward.

Existing machines are safe for the time being, though any change of color to a vehicle must still be reported to the Direccion General de Trafico (DGT) and insurance providers “to comply with regulations and insurance policies.”

the ban, by the way, also floats over newer machines like Triumph’s Chrome Collection, Norton’s V4SS, and a slew of Harleys( including the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Special).

What do you think of Europe’s ban on new chrome?

*Media provided by the Bike Specialists, as well as Triumph and CycleWorld*​

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That Norton V4SS (above) is simply AWESOME!

 

[Lordmac]

"Hexavalent chromium – chromium-6 or Cr(VI) . . . Known to cause lung and nose cancer, the stuff is particularly bad for you if airborne and inhaled, being archived as a lung and nose cancer, as well as a cause for liver damage and reproductive issues."

Yeah? I heard chem-trails do the same . . . prolly aught to ban that too, eh?

 

[sikatri]

Being an EU ban how does this impact UK since the UK is outside the EU?

 

[Vector]

EU wants to ban freedom.

 

[Duke2211]

The fecktards are it again. But there is a good story within this story. I visited the Garner Norton factory and got an insight into the chroming process- they were using CosmiChrome - it can be applied on just about anything - similar process to spray paint. I don’t know about it durability - but it’s super shiny and easy to apply - get googling chaps

 

[Duke2211]

In a recent move that we totally forgot was coming, the EU is banning the chroming of cars and motorcycles.​

This action, according to Euro Weekly News, will cut out a process that “can emit pollutants over 500 times more toxic than those from diesel engines.”

Apparently, the ban announcement was made in 2017 during the REACH directive (think MADD but for regulation and safe use of chemicals). Europe was given seven years – until this year – to “seek alternatives.”



A view of the chrome present in Triumph’s Chrome Collection. Media provided by Triumph Motorcycles.

What kind of chrome is being phased out? ​

Hexavalent chromium – chromium-6 or Cr(VI) – is used in the process of welding, spray painting, and acid dipping. Known to cause lung and nose cancer, the stuff is particularly bad for you if airborne and inhaled, being archived as a lung and nose cancer, as well as a cause for liver damage and reproductive issues.

Wikipedia tells us the stuff was produced in quantities upwards of 136,000 tonnes (150,000 tons) in 1985, thanks in part to the era’s prolific love for the stuff as a protective and decorative coating.

Today, chroming is still a popular process for custom builds, with vintage and classic machines continuing to desire authentic componentry.



Norton’s V4SS Chrome. Media provided by the Bike Specialists.

Are older machines affected by this chrome ban?​

There are too many beautiful vintage automobiles and motorcycles in Europe to ban the stuff completely; instead, we’re told that the phase-out will only be for MY2024 machines onward.

Existing machines are safe for the time being, though any change of color to a vehicle must still be reported to the Direccion General de Trafico (DGT) and insurance providers “to comply with regulations and insurance policies.”

the ban, by the way, also floats over newer machines like Triumph’s Chrome Collection, Norton’s V4SS, and a slew of Harleys( including the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Special).

What do you think of Europe’s ban on new chrome?

*Media provided by the Bike Specialists, as well as Triumph and CycleWorld*​

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A quick Google finds another process Trivalent Chrome

 

[shanered6]

Being an EU ban how does this impact UK since the UK is outside the EU?

Our goverment still acts as if we were still full members ?

Well im going to stop posting now as its starting to get a bit political and when it comes to politicians I have no time for any of them

 

[DaveM]

Yeah let us move away from the political side of this and focus more on the technology.

 

[Duke2211]

Our goverment still acts as if we were still full members ?

Well im going to stop posting now as its starting to get a bit political and when it comes to politicians I have no time for any of them

Yeah well, the polits keep saying we can follow EU laws if it is of benefit us… it’s important to discuss politics MAG can do your fighting for you for a small member fee … also this only means bikes/cars made in EU. Big manufacturers will have capital to invest in new processes (I posted a link about this) American bikes no doubt will be tooling up for it…