Originally Posted by
sithot
Years ago I had a pair done by an established plating business which advertised on car TV shows and Hemmings among other hobby rags. Mine were sent back plated in copper which had more or less taken over every profile and no chance for a do-over.
While they are garbage I keep them to remind me how poorly it can turn out.
Very few "good" platers in the game these days. The "authorities" made it hard to make a living. They will inspect you until you cry uncle.
Losing the profile of a part due to heavy handedness makes original parts very desirable even if they're not perfect.
Some very good plating comes out of Europe for the vintage bike crowd.