[TR] Recommendations for Chrome Plater?

[Randall]

>  I don't 
> remember the specifics of chroming but there is chrome and 
> then there is Chrome.... 

Indeed there is a huge variation in chrome, not just the process used but
the quality of preparation and care in applying the process.  For the best
quality "triple" chrome job you finish the part first (grind and polish)
then plate a layer of copper, and grind/polish that.  If there are any
imperfections visible, put on another layer of copper and polish that.  It's
like applying a skim coat of Bondo, except each copper layer is only a few
.001" thick.  When the surface looks absolutely perfect, put a layer of
nickel on it and polish that.  If it still looks perfect, then you can
chrome on top of the nickel.

Randall