Tim,
The old chrome, nickel, & copper should be removed. This is done by the
platers. Surface preparation is a must! Copper is applied and buffed. A good
buffer person can make or break the finished product. If he doesn't buff
enough you will have pits,
if he buffs too much he can wipe away fine details of the piece. Then when
the part is smooth it gets a nickel coat and buff. Then a chrome dip & buff.
Chrome only protects the nickel plating from oxidizing. The nickel is what
makes the part shine.
Find someone good over there is my recommendation!
Dave Green
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