The Secrets of Chrome-Plating - How Did They Do That?
1. A steel part such as this air intake adapter had to be stripped of all the paint prior to chroming. Doing this yourself before you bring the part to the shop will save you money. The paint was sanded off carefully, and only fine-grade paper was used because the more scratches put in the surface, the more polishing would have to be done later. This would drive the price up. View Related Article