Newbie - couple of questions

[mk1_campaign]

I have never plated befre and am interested in chroming engine parts, brackets etc

As a basic starter whatis the difference between the two copy chrome kits - these sound like the easiestto start with but one requires power to function.
What setup is best to start?
How many items can I do?
I am also interested in alloy plating.
How long wil the coat last?

Sorry just some basic stuff I guess.
So....
Small budget - looking for basic kit

Thanks

[mcaswell]

One is electroless (Electroless Krome&trade, no electricity required. This is great, because it's simple to use, but it's more expensive to operate. It is also limited to smaller parts, because you must boil the solution in a heat resistant, not metallic container.

The Copy Chrome™ kit is cheaper to operate, is more flexible because you can plate in any size plastic container, but requires a power source.

Both of these kits provide a virtually permanent coating in a decorative environment.