It's got, a "Captain Kirk" kind of, "quality". JT, you must be the "bicycle plater" you commonly refer too, correct?

Just noticed the part where mentioned not being in the business. Older bike parts were done with the process you speak of, and they still rusted. Copper/nickel/chrome is not the end all be all of plating. Lack of care will make any steel rust, Chromed or not.,,,,BD