Chrome powder coat versus plating: opinions?

I sold several sets of ET's and they are still looking good after several seasons.

 

Google "Goodrich Technology". This is the "new" non hex chrome
process that is on all of the 20" (+) wheels you see on wiggerrigs !!! I looked into this technology and getting set
up as a chrome shop until I found out that the start up cash was
going to be $ 750,000.00 ! ! ! This is the same "stuff" that is on
the Edelbrock Manifolds, carburetors, etc...... It is a great finish
with great durability, but there isn't anyone around the East Coast that has ponied up the cash and is doing this "process".
I'm still looking for some cash to get a system up and running
in NY.

 

I found out (thanks to Google) that the company that developed and licenses the Perma Star process is only 40 miles from me in Pittsburg California. I will take my wheels to them and avoid the shipping charges.
Their "Company Store" is called Pacifc Rims.

 

Remeber, it has a blueish cast to it. But I do think it looks good and from the stats should hold up long after the chrome would have gone to heaven. Post pictures when they are done.