Water-based Chrome Plating?

I've been a biker/ mechanic for years. Doesn't it come chrome plated? I've never had any luck with any cheap plating. These days you've got to spend the money for it to last. Your probably looking at $200.00 plus to plate. I know racks for bikes aren't the strongest. You might want to consider polished aluminum, or find one preferably Honda that comes chromed.


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Pretty sure you're talking about this or similar (Spectra, Alsa, etc.)? All similar products.

www.cosmichrome.com



Your mileage may vary, but my experience wasn't great. It's a nickel based layer covered by a clear for hardness, and is only about as strong as paint. Not something I'd spend the not-cheap-at-all costs on for an exterior part. I had a part done by the manufacturer and after some time on the car the clear split and it clouded up in some spots. I removed it and am not a fan overall. Love the idea, but no thanks.

Powder coating is much stronger, but the chrome look is indeed more of a shiny gray/silver/whatever. In the right light or at the right angle it can look like chrome, but it can't compare overall. I'd spend the money on actual chrome plating if I were you. Or settle on doing it in a different color in paint or powder and save yourself a bunch.