Thread: Chroming HT threaded rod

Originally Posted by A. Hudson

A couple of points from past experience, why HT rod? the moment you start plating it you strike hydrogen embrittlement problems. As stated the chroming process will be copper first, and this can be anything from a few microns up to a few thou thick as I had to do when restoring a headlight bucket that had rusting issues. This is then polished and that determines the final finish, could upset your threads. Some places then nickel plate and finally chrome. Good luck.

QUOTE from Sharp Edge
hydrogen embrittlement can be fixed by placeing the item in your gas or electric stove at about 220c for about 30 mins. Dont chrome the inside of the nut. mask it first with wax or put a wooden bung in the hole. Chrome on chrome will not work very well. Talk to your chrome plater about the amount of build up.
P.S.The stove work will not affect the temper of your components.