Is it chrome plated? Or more like regular stainless steel with more of a matte finish?
1767172
This hose is more like a stainless look not a chrome look. It worked great and never leaked a drop . Great replacement.
1767173
Plated garbage. I installed this, it did not last a second shower of use, it came separated and the plastic tubing underneath the "metal" was exposed. Waste of time and money.
1524824
No. It's standard stainless steel. That must be some distortion in the photo.
1512777
I'm not 100% sure, but I bought the chrome version and I believe that's the 'shiny' version. From the looks of it, the stainless one is the brushed look. It might not be exactly like brushed nickel, but from the looks of it, it's brushed stainless steel. I hope someone who has purchased the stainless one can answer your question better!
2111170
it is truly chrome plated. But is little large. It has 4" more than the original (2" in each sides). I installed and look good.
1725133
Its made of stainless steel, if it was chrome plated it would be shinier. My opinion of course.
922672
i have seen both. i have the chrome finish but would have preferred the stainless. it is a much softer and warmer look, but i do not remember a hint of gold.
1033735
It is steel with a metal grey finish, not stainless. I was a little worried about the grey color too but it looks great in my small vintage kitchen, I have no regrets.
1048067
It's a matte finish, not a high polished chrome. Certainly more like brushed aluminum
823607
Its more of a satin nickel finish. Its a perfect match to my stainless still appliances.
2263143
Hansgrohe uses the term 'Steel Optik' which is confusing. I would say it is a stainless steel finish with a fine brush finish. Definitely not chrome or shiny. It matches well with my stainless sink and appliances. It doesn't look cheap like a lot of the low-end stainless steel appliances.
389126
It's not made from stainless steel. Chrome plated. Very solid. This is a life time razor. I will never go back to multi blade razors. Very solid unit.
954386
I think this was made with steel that is chrome plated. I looks like stainless but it does stick to a magnet so therefore it probably has steel underneath. I hope that helps.
411888
It is not chrome. It's brushed stainless. I'm really happy with it. I felt for the money it was great.
900907
The outside cover is stainless steel, I would guess like chrome coating. It's very thin but durable.
1317405
The description says that it is chrome plated, but does not specify what it is under the plating. Judging from the weight, I'm guessing that it is stainless steel.
363613
I don't believe it is an actual chrome plated finish. I think it is stainless steel polished to a shinny bright silver finish. Which makes it VERY durable. While giving it the appearance of chrome. Chrome was used in the 50s and 60s as a plating to protect the metal underneath. Chrome is hard and resists rust better than steel. But chrome can/will rust. Stainless steel has Chromium in it, but is much more resistant to rust.
699128
I just bought one for our Donut Shop. The exterior finish is a satiny brushed silver look, very close to a brushed stainless steel. Its not shiny like polished chrome, but it is shiny like brushed stainless steel.