Opinions on chroming

Well - I don;t know how far you've researched it, but one of the reasons for the scarcity of platers is environmental issues w/ all the acids and chemicals. I don't know how it is up in Canada, but the EPA has a short lease on any business like that in the States.

As far as the idea - i think it's great. But remember, there is an equal or greater amount of restoration and repairs to parts as there is the actual plating of the part. If you have experience or skill working w/ metal repairs and restoration of trim parts, I'd say that's the most important part. the actual plating process is pretty basic.