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toolmanmike said
Nickle plating is like chrome. Not as shiny though. I think it was done before chrome plating was invented.

71GSSDemon said
I believe that is correct. Also, they coat with copper, then nickel, then chrome nowadays. They should be able to stop at any step along the way if you want copper or nickel or chrome...

Don't forget about zinc dichromate... it comes in different colors... Not sure if they still use it or not due to "environmental" reasons...