D'Addario Chromes vs Thomastik Strings

[jazzrat]

FWIW, I use Elixir NanoWebs on everything except my archtop and if for some reason I could not get TI's then the Elixirs would be fine.
They are the only other string I've used that holds up to my nasty
body chemistry. Elixir trebles are plated also. D'Addario's turn red
within a couple hours playing time.
No such problem with Ti's or Elixirs

[BigDaddyLoveHandles]

D'Addario's turn red
within a couple hours playing time.

[jazzrat]

With my body chemistry the treble strings turn red'ish in a short amount of time. I'm assuming it's rust or oxidation. I can burnish it off with a scotchbrite pad but simply wiping the strings off is not enough.

[BigDaddyLoveHandles]

I just learned about those crazy expensive gold-coated strings (I thought the LaBella nylon tapes were the most expensive).

[SamBooka]

Pyramids? I first heard about the in TQR which immediately turned me off.
If they had a gauge that I was interested I would try them maybe just for fun but they would go on a guitar I never use and they are pretty expensive for that.

My TI plain strings arent gold but they are more golden than other makers.