Not 'bitter experience', just some knowlege of plating .

How thick do you think the 'chrome', is anyway ? -

(it's measured in microns - very, very thin .)

After all of the 'elbowgrease', etc, the

THE CHROME IS GONE, only the nickel / copper base is left .

Sure, it still looks good and shiny, but

THE CHROME IS GONE !

Time will tell; ask a plater before you destroy your parts .

I have been through this before on these forums

with the 'experts', among you, but remember this :

'Chrome'. is only the very thin (and hard) top layer that gives

the underlying nickel plate its desired 'high finish';

think of it as the 'clear coat', on an automobile .


You have been led to water, drink if you will .


Regards,
J T