I was heavy into BMX when I grew up and now looking back most of the frames, forks, and handlebars that the neighbor kids broke were chrome plated. Might be coincidence since chrome bikes were "it" back then so they were everywhere.

On my dream car build list is a straight axle + altered wheelbase 62-65 Mopar with a chrome plated k-frame for all to see. Sounds like chrome plating and highly stressed parts don't go together.........