Is the chrome housing actually made of metal, or is it plastic coated to look like metal?
1150456
I thought it was metal, but it is chrome painted plastic. Doesn't feel cheap though. I was a little disappointed, but it is a good mixer.
1150457
I'm pretty sure it's plastic coated to look like metal. I do like it though.
1150458
The housing is a heavy plastic. It does not feel flimsy or cheap. Santa would bring this again & feel good about it.
411888
It is not chrome. It's brushed stainless. I'm really happy with it. I felt for the money it was great.
1999290
It is chromed plastic. the inner workings have to have some metal due to the weight of the whole unit, but it is sturdy and made well. It sits right between the forks on my motorcycle, so it gets all the wind right over it, and even with the horrible roads in Tucson, AZ it has held up well. Sounds GREAT!!!!!! as well.
2228274
Yes, it is chrome in finish, not stainless steel/brushed steel. Stays very shiny and clean.
605393
It's chrome plated metal. It works great, is long as you don't lock the deadbolt from the outside.
1709201
It's one piece of high density plastic. The chrome your seeing is a reflective coating of sorts. It's way sturdy! Best lightbox I've ever used. Looks nice too. Customers always comment on how cool and pro it looks.
2133027
It's made of plastic with a chrome surface. It doesn't look cheap though. It looks quite classy.
1348696
I would definitely say it is purely shiny chrome. No brushed aluminum effect at all.
2237674
The chrome reflector is metal and the grill on the front is metal - but the exterior housing is plastic. But the plastic parts do not get so hot that you can not lay your hands on it without getting burned; even on the 800 watt setting. I have no complaints on my heater. It does a great job.
1789249
It appears to be plastic to me. It has a chrome finish and the pedestal is highly reflective--mirror-like.
1607334
Yes Tara it is all metal housing. I don't remember the brand name as it is not on the unit. It was sold by Mix wholesale. Hope this helps.
1789250
It is chrome-colored. It is plastic, but I think it is well made. It doesn't matter so much that it is plastic because you aren't weighing anything heavy enough to break it. It works really well, and is super easy to use. I use mine at least once a day!
1590333
Plastic with a chrome finish. It's a very nicely engineered and finished piece.
1631225
Plastic made to look like chrome. I painted mine semi-gloss black. They were very reflective hit you in the face when sun was behind you. Sound great though.
1569436
I believe it's plastic with chrome mylar covered over it. Not sure. Pretty sure it's not metal.
2111229
It's metal. I ordered the silver which isn't as shiny as chrome. Looks more like brushed nickel but a little shinier. I installed it in my kitchen along with a dimmer and it looks and works great. Very easy installation. Length of cord (height from ceiling is easily adjustable)
1623367
The finish is definitely a polished chrome like. I have had this for over a year and am very pleased with it. No problems at all.