there is one way to have a "chromed" street legal car.
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mir...irrachrome.htm
I've seen it in person I really does look PRETTY close to chrome. and they have "kits" with clear, reducer, etc, for around 1600 for a gallon. or about 500 for a quart kit... so the question would be could a shop do with two quarts on a small car like this? I believe with the THIN coat of mirrachrome that's needed it COULD be done with 2 quarts, so around 1000 for materials, then however much for labor. luckily its just like any normal paint so your local shop wouldn't be intimidated.
also look at their "multi chrome" and "eclipse" finishes, those'd be pretty interesting to see on a car.
Personally I'm sticking with my alabaster. and If i ever DO repaint, its going to be candy white
*edit - found a better link for prices.
http://alsacorp.com/products/kits_2/...nt_kitsNEW.htm*