Chrome plating on stainless steel

Hello, I am a computer case builder. dealing in custom cases from 'antiqued' cabinets to box standard cased, I have recently been asked to build a glass case with various chrome components and the usual Ultra Violet L.E.D.s my question is (after reading an extremely large quantity of posts) would be more of a clarification on things as apposed to a direct question. Do I require nickel plating before I chrome plate on to stainless steel? the items in question are power supply units and motherboard trays.

Ok a little about my plating experience....embarrassingly I brought this hobby kit a few days ago, up till then nothing. I have given a leave time of 3 months and explained my lack of plating experience (gotta be honest). client is happy to wait. I have read so many pages from this site and the wealth of information is outstanding. I'm hoping I have read thing right which is why I'm posting this. I look forward to reading any replies.

many thanks for a great site
dean

Stainless is far too broad a term to give an answer. If it was 400 series, you might be able to activate it without a nickel strike. Most platers could do this.
On high nickel alloys, the answer is extremely few platers could get consistently great chrome plate adhesion.

18/8 or 300 series is a maybe, but probably not.

To be able to cover yourself, I would put in a Woods Nickel Strike that is high on the acid and low on the nickel of whatever bath you chose.

Chromium plating is something for professional plater not for hobby platers.Hope it helps and good luck!