There are just a few cars where large chrome surfaces are acceptable. Bugatti definitely belongs to that category. Since the Veyron, it has been customary to have huge parts of the car chromed. Sometimes, it's almost the entire car. We've seen examples where the Bugatti was entirely made of chrome.
In the 50s and 60s, it became fashionable, especially with American cars, to incorporate many chrome elements into automobiles. Suddenly, bumpers had prominent chrome accents, and everything was polished to a high gloss. It conveyed a sense of luxury and wealth. However, these parts suddenly disappeared. Today, you might find the grille or window frames with some chrome, at most. But there's one brand where sometimes the entire car is chromed, and that's Bugatti. The Veyron was perfect for creating entire chrome parts. For example, the front fenders were often entirely made of chrome.
However, such large chrome parts have a significant drawback - it doesn't take long for the shine to fade. They become covered in thousands of micro-scratches from dust. So, if you don't take good care of the car and frequently polish it, it starts to look quite shabby.
Even though we've seen this Chiron driving through the streets of London many times, this is a first. It's the first time it's out with its chrome wrap. It looks really amazing. The only question is, how long will it last...
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