Question

Pros and cons of Chrome plating

Answer 1

Pros :

It looks great! Chrome plated parts have a true mirror finish with a slight tint of blue in it. To many, this look is quintessentially cool.

As a hard metal, chrome is resistant to scratches and swirl marks, so it should look great for years.

Because it is a hard metal, it is also easy to care for. You can wash and polish it without worrying about scratching it up. Plus, as the layer of chrome provides a protective barrier for the underlying nickel, rust and corrosion should not be an issue.

 

Cons:

Chrome plating is expensive as hell. Plating a 21” motorcycle rim can run as much as $500.

If chrome plating does become scratched or damaged, it is not possible to spot treat the problem; the entire part must be stripped of its plating (around $100, usually) and then re-plated. So, if some knucklehead knocks your bike over and scratches up your pipes or a pebble out of nowhere dings your chromed bumper, you have to either live with it or part with a tidy sum.

Answer 2

Pros - 1.) It is corrosion free.

2.) It is scratch resistant.

Cons- 1.) Expensive.

2.) Difficult to dispose.

3.) Hazardous to animals