Any plating is very expensive these days. For example I'm restoring a Mercedes 560SL currently. I had about $2000 of plating done over the winter. For example these two pieces were $125 each to be re-plated.
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Any plating is very expensive these days. For example I'm restoring a Mercedes 560SL currently. I had about $2000 of plating done over the winter. For example these two pieces were $125 each to be re-plated.
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Thanks to everyone for your helpful responses. What I didn't mention is that I have previously had a quote for chrome plating just the three rods of the column - $800 !!! So commercial re-plating is out of the question. The stainless steel option is a good idea, but as Bernice pointed out, machining is needed at both ends, and that will also cost a bit. I'll check that out though. I had a gut feeling that plating big pieces is not easy, that's why I asked. I think that's now out of consideration. I'll have a closer look at the old chrome and see if it can be salvaged as Steve suggested and also consider making new parts. Thanks again everyone.