A process that complements hard chrome plating coatings to extend its benefits. The reason is that due to the fact that the chrome layer is usually much harder than the base material, microcracks form in the chrome layer, combined with a corrosive environment, this can lead to flaking and the risk of rust. This can be prevented by coating with NIKROLIT. A layer of NILIT between the steel and the chrome absorbs stresses that may occur during mechanical stresses or temperature shocks and thus prevents cracking down to the base material.