Is there not a company that can take your whatever....instrument cluster, dash parts, heater controls and etc and redo the look alike chrome. I thought I ran across a company a few years back, but can not think of who it was.
ALSA FINISHES have a sprayable chrome! Very nice results. Crazy thing is you have to spray it over shiney (buffed works best) clear or black. The smoother the finish the better it looks. I painted a friends Harley and shot long stringy chrome flames with yellow and orange candy on it with the premixed @ $72 for 4 ounces. It doesn't take alot. They also sell it in rattle can called Killer Cans. Hell just google alsa finishes and watch thier videos. They say 95% reflectivity of true chrome. I am doing some fiberglass bumpers for a friends 69 Superbee. I will post some pics when i am done. I am using the Killer Chrome can kit. It really does look sweet when done right!!!