"Think of plating as you would painting. Instead of spraying we use an electrolytic process to apply metal. The procedures are similar, and the reasons behind the coatings are the same … decoration ...

No matter what the styling may be, bare bones to high tech, two things that set one street rod apart from another are detailing and workmanship. Few things add to the detailing of a car like chrome, ...

As hard-chrome plating has fallen out of favor, hydraulic-cylinder manufacturers have developed alternative coatings and platings. Here is how they affect seal performance and life. • Hard-chrome ...