Thread: chrome / nickel plating a fork
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Old 03-19-16 | 07:14 PM
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Chrome plating has nickel in it. metal is dipped in an acid solution, then in copper, then nickel(for the color, as chrome is clear), and finally the chrome coating.
Originally Posted by Shato37
Thanks for the great info guys! And what are your thoughts about chrome vs nickel plating?
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