The pitting on the chrome is only very slight,put it this way better than any of the bombers I've ever purchased.If your doing a top class restoration they will rechrome OK.They can always copper coat twice if necessary but I don't think that would be the case.Whilst on the subject I've also got a real gem probably the one and only last NOS seat to fit same.Will put pics up anyway and if anybody is refurbishing a seat it may help.Oh thats a spare rubber in the middle not normally there.This will be a must for anybody doing a concours rebuild but I've yet to find the right price and the right home.Regards Chris.