# Personalized Hood Ornaments Customize Your Car With These Chrome Parts By Alex Covert | Published 2009-01-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorate-your-car-with-custom-chrome-hood-ornaments References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/AlexCovert) & [mascotsunlimited](http://www.mascotsunlimited.com/) As automobile companies disappear, our selection of cars will undoubtedly decrease, potentially resulting in everyone driving the same [electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-cadillac-ct5v-blackwing). People will find new ways to [make their cars unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dude-ram) and express their individuality. One Rhode Island-based business, Mascots Unlimited, has been making custom hood ornaments for almost 100 years. Their products are not mass produced, but are cast in bronze and chrome plated. Their site has a multitude of custom hood ornaments to choose from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Automobile Accessories:** The trend of personalization will extend to other automobile accessories, creating disruptive opportunities for businesses to offer customized options. - **Expressing Individuality Through Cars:** Consumers will continue to seek ways to make their cars unique, opening doors for innovative products that cater to self-expression. - **Niche Market for Custom Hood Ornaments:** The demand for casting bronze and chrome-plated custom hood ornaments creates a niche market that can be explored by entrepreneurs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Accessories:** The automotive accessories industry can tap into the trend of customization by offering personalized options beyond hood ornaments. - **Artisan Manufacturing:** The custom hood ornament industry presents opportunities for artisan manufacturers skilled in bronze casting and chrome plating. - **E-commerce for Car Customization:** The rise in demand for personalized car accessories like custom hood ornaments calls for innovative e-commerce platforms that cater to this market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petinspired-ornament.md) - [One-Of-A-Kind Custom-Made Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custommade-vehicle.md) - [Seasonal Sweater Vehicle Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mek-magnet-ugly-sweater-armor.md) - [Uniquely Personalizable Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-rover-sv.md) - [Auto-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameo-1.md) - [Revolutionized Automotive Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulliner.md) - [Customizable Charm Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rembrandt-charms.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports.md)