New Chrome vs. old chrome and...

Thankd B/B for bringing this back up as i have questions to ask the plater.

 

I won't say that duplex nickel is the only "correct" way to provide a durable decorative plating, but it is nice if it's available. I've only ever seen it used on bumpers from OE's, and only in "late" models; it's not the standard used on the seemingly indestructable plated parts from back in the day that the original poster was reminiscing of. It is a great plating for bumpers, which typically see the most abuse of all decorative chrome plating.

I will say I definitely prefer Hex chrome over Tri any day, for cost to run, durability, and aesthetics.

 

Probly better chemical compounds in the chrome plating.

 

Josh, thanks for the information. One of the things I learned a long time ago is that you don't have to know everything, you just need to know who to ask.

 

pasadenahotrod, post #16 above, has the 100% correct information regarding quality chrome plating. Read his words again and learn.

 

I have a brand new fully chromed Ford dropped front end that's been sitting in my shop...only heated when I'm out there, and rust is showing up in a few spots. So what's the best solution to mitigate and protect it further? Thanks.