How long do you have ... ha ha ha ... I've probably re-wired mine dozens of times, including a piezo and preamp at one point. (Though I'm now back to...
This is the first time I've heard of chrome coming off any EB instrument, you should definitely let customer service know about it. Give them a call...
Silhouette Special SSS in the first Fuschia Sparkle (Hardtail) [1/01/2002] [2001 NAMM piece, 1 of a kind from CLB] Silhouette Special HSS in Gold Sparkle (Hardtail) [7/12/2002] [Made for Matchbox 20] Albert Lee 3 MM90's in White Sparkle (Hardtail) [8/14/2001] [NOS Just pure awesomeness] Albert Lee HH in Black Sugar (Hartail) [1/06/2011] [BFR with the 12th fret logo]
Like BP said in the Chapman video "You've got a room full of guitars, and no money!! @ 6:00"