Quoted from Ricochet:

Plating and / or coating is an expensive endeavor. There really isn't a way around it unless you know someone personally who can help you out. Plating is a bit trickier than powder coating and yes stainless makes it tricky. Brass also has to be coated so it won't tarnish. You are getting a quality product with Chris.

Quoted from woody76:

Everything Chris told you is true. It will also look better if you just buy new parts from Chris. Exchange your wireforms to clean those up. I brass plated everything on my TOM including the coindoor. It looks amazing! Good luck finding a local brass platter. Very few left in the states doing and then clear coating to preserve the finish.

Quoted from mojonitro:

Electroplating stainless is a bit tricky, because what makes stainless steel "stainless" is the oxide layer it forms over itself that prevents corrosion ("staining"). This same oxide layer makes it difficult to plate the part and obtain good adhesion of the plated layer.
This is due to the chromium content alloyed into the steel. Poor preparation of the surface will mean blistering and peeling of the plated layer(s).
There are any number of shops that can do it, though you will pay for their expertise.
I can refer you to a good shop if interested. I was a plating engineer for 36 years, just retired.
No, I can't get any side jobs done at my old job, sorry! If I could, I'd have a bunch of Oldsmobile parts over there!
Jim