The RV-10 has 4 unique hinges for the doors. They are plain 'ol steel and are partially exposed to the elements. I'm tempted to have them chrome plated to avoid the chipping/rust that (I think) would happen due to the relative motion of the hinge halves if I painted the hinges.
On the other hand, I've read about hydrogen embrittlement, but don't really understand it. What I wouldn't want to do is create a structural problem in the hinges with the plating process - the hinges are part of a fairly weak door attachment system and I don't want any of them to crack/break.
So, what questions do I ask at a chrome plating shop to make sure they know what they are doing and to avoid hydrogen embrittlement?
On the other hand, I've read about hydrogen embrittlement, but don't really understand it. What I wouldn't want to do is create a structural problem in the hinges with the plating process - the hinges are part of a fairly weak door attachment system and I don't want any of them to crack/break.
So, what questions do I ask at a chrome plating shop to make sure they know what they are doing and to avoid hydrogen embrittlement?