DrumCorpsFan27 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Before most corps went to silver plated horns I thought the horns were chrome plated. A very educated person I know says that it is just another cheaper type of silver plating. What were those horns plated with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornsUp Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Before most corps went to silver plated horns I thought the horns were chrome plated. A very educated person I know says that it is just another cheaper type of silver plating. What were those horns plated with? This person did not get very educated in Chemistry 101. Chromium is a metallic element. Electroplating is a finicky process. The item first receives a flash coating of copper plate. Then a layer of nickel is put on. Then the final finish of chromium is applied. The EPA has come down heavily on the plating industry and its highly poisonous byproducts. This is why automobiles no longer have chrome trim or accessories. And this is why we no longer have chromed bugles. In any key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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