Modern Vespa : How to take care of electroplated parts?

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OP inesqwetrust UTC details Lurker VESPA LT Joined: UTC Posts: 4 Location: Taiwan
OP inesqwetrust Lurker VESPA LT Joined: UTC Posts: 4 Location: Taiwan	UTC quote There are lots of parts on VESPA are electroplated, this is pain in my ass.... Wonder how all you pro take care of these parts?? ⚠️ Last edited by inesqwetrust on UTC; edited 1 time

sc_frontier UTC details Enthusiast Joined: UTC Posts: 54 Location: Texoma area
sc_frontier Enthusiast Joined: UTC Posts: 54 Location: Texoma area	UTC quote Plating is generally used to protect the rust prone steel, or beautify. Keep plated parts clean, dry, and they will last forever. Treat plated parts the same as the paint; don't use anything abrasive on them. Chrome is tough, but it can be polished away too. Replating can be done, but it is a pain and chrome is expensive.