Roll bar options
 

So, I have to build the roll bar on the car and I am replacing a bolt on/slip joint that is chrome. I like the chrome look, but as far as I am away you cant really chrome plate them on the car. Does anyone have any experience with other coatings that would look like chrome? I see them from Eastwood, Alsa, Motostorm and so forth. Some are paint and some are a silver process similar to silvering a mirror. Do they last for a weekend car?

The other option is to paint which would be OK but not as nice.

It is going on a Cobra replica. I am having a full width 4 point roll bar with the diagonal tube behind the driver for reference.

Color is a dark purple, Like Stryker Purple on the Viper but darker as in nearly black. 3m Wicked is a wrap the correct color.

maybe nickle plate it or fab from stainless and polish?

Never thought of Stainless. Clear over it.

If you choose stainless, make sure it will meet spec's for your use. I remember reading about roll bars some time ago and stainless came up for discussion. IIRC, there were grade choices related to properties to consider.

Duracoat makes a shiny chrome spray on. Not sure how chip resistant, but very heat resistant, etc.

https://www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com/products/durachrome?variant=1970973638665