A brilliant, mirror-like chrome finish is not achieved by the chrome layer alone. The final appearance is highly dependent on the underlying layers. The standard process for high-quality decorative chrome is a multi-step sequence, often called a “copper-nickel-chrome” system. A layer of copper is first applied to provide leveling and adhesion. This is followed by one or more layers of nickel, which provide the brightness and the bulk of the corrosion resistance. The final, extremely thin layer of chrome provides the blue-white color, tarnish resistance, and surface hardness. An automated plating line from Raymond precisely controls each of these critical steps, ensuring a deep, durable, and flawless mirror finish every time.