Originally Posted by
ColonelJLloyd
It's not just for looks. Parts are chrome plated for durability. Think about it; chrome is much more durable than paint.
Ditto Colonel. A friend's 1972 Mondia Super is all-chrome and still looked like new when last viewed. OTOH, the paint on my beloved 1980s Ciocc chips if I look at it cross-eyed . . .