I used to own a small plating shop, no chrome, but I have some experience with it. Be aware that for show quality chrome, you will have to become a proficient polisher, your parts will have to be mirror finish going into plating to get acceptable results.
Two things I would caution you about.
One, you're dealing with ever changing chemistry and maintaining the correct balance can be tricky. There will also be impurities generated during plating that you will have to deal with over time.
Two, Regulations and disposal. Depending on where you live, you might have some issues owning/using the chemicals needed. Same thing with disposal, you might want to find out how you'd need to properly dispose of the chemicals/filters after use.
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