I've had good luck in the past wet sanding and polishing over the bare steel itself. No, it doesn't shine up like chrome, but depending on the alloy in question, it can get close enough so it's not terribly obtrusive. Then topcoat the area with a little clear. Polyurethane, nail polish, whatever.
Chrome paints I've seen won't get it that good looking.
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