GTA Ontario new guy

[CaptonZap]

Welcome George,
And since you are a chrome plater, I have a question about nickel plating that goes under the chrome.
With a Ni chloride + Ni sulfate + Boric acid bath, what can a DIY plater use as a brightener? I've heard that saccharine will work, and possibly maple syrup. Commercial users buy brightener from suppliers ready to mix in, and the ingredients are proprietary, sold in 5 gal buckets. Since my tank is 2 gallons, I need about a table spoon or so. Thus my question about saccharine.
Also, have they come up with a trivalent chrome that is the equal in appearance and mechanical properties to hexavalent?
This is a little outside the scope of metal shaping, but when trying to restore dented motorcycle tanks and other small parts, it becomes an issue to consider.

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CZ