One thing to keep in mind when having parts replated is where do you NOT want plating. Areas such as where parts fit together, threads, fitted parts that rotate, and that tapered pin may not fit if they have a build up of new plating. Talk with the plater about what areas cannot have build up. Sometimes the person accepting parts may not be aware of this issue.
I learned this the hard way but it was a lesson well learned. It is not much fun filing, sanding, or grinding built up plating materials from a new shiny part trying to make it fit while not causing unintended damage. I now have an intimate discussion, usually in person, (about 150 miles) with my plater about complicated parts. I do send some parts in with explicit instructions and labeling on each part. I now have a good rapport with the manager and he understands my needs and will call for more info if he is not sure what I want.
There are not to many things more enjoyable than freshly plated parts. 🙁inlove):
