Abstract: A simple and more efficient process is provided for producing deep, non-connected pit type, porous chromium surfaces with more constant and uniform characteristics. A substrate is initially electroplated with an excess of chromium having predetermined physical and chemical properties. The chromium surface is then diamond abrasive grit honed to within a specific excess of the desired final size, followed by D.C. reverse etching at a predetermined rate of ampere minutes per square inch, and finally honed with conventional type abrasive honing stones to a desired bearing surface. Under magnification, the resulting surface reveals a specific type and degree or percentage of plateaus and depressions, herein called porosity and a specific depth of pits. Simultaneously, with the surface treatment, the chromium plated product is obtained within a required size or dimension.