Chrome “grows” slowly on a part and requires numerous process steps versus thermal spray.

Hard Chrome Plating
(10 Steps)

1. Degrease
2. Alkaline Clean
3. Grit Blast
4. Rinse
5. Etch
6. Rinse
7. Plate
8. Rinse
9. Dry
10. Grind/Polish

Thermal Spray
(4 Steps)

1. Degrease
2. Grit Blast
3. Spray
4. Grind/Polish