I have PC's a few Chrome Plated parts (<shameless plug> Look in the album at the Yellow Air Cleaner)
http://www.caswellplating.com/bbs/al...php?pic_id=168
All I have done is clean it real well and shot. I have had no problems other then Self-induced

chrome is so hard and is bonded to the item well enough that you do not need to strip it. Now If I am wrong, I am sure I will be corrected