Newsroom
What’s new at North Star Plating. Shop updates, car show appearances, and the stories behind the chrome.
Upcoming Events
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Find North Star at Upcoming Industry Events
We’re looking forward to connecting with customers and industry partners at two major automotive events this fall. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello. SEMA Show 2026 November 3–6, 2026 Visit the North Star team at:…
Press Releases
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Catch Us at Back to the Fifties
North Star’s annual tradition of showing up, chrome and all, at the MSRA Back to the Fifties Weekend.
Culture News
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What Makes a Bumper Worth Restoring
A few thoughts on why we treat every bumper that comes through our doors like it matters, because to somebody, it does.
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Catch Us at Back to the Fifties
North Star’s annual tradition of showing up, chrome and all, at the MSRA Back to the Fifties Weekend.
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North Star’s Home for Chrome, Since 1968
A look back at nearly six decades of chrome work out of Brainerd, Minnesota.
Industry News
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Why We Still Use Hexavalent Chrome
A quick explainer on why North Star sticks with hexavalent chrome instead of the newer trivalent alternative.