An article including a polymer body and a metal plating is provided. In this article, the metal plating is attached to the polymer body and the polymer body includes as components at least one polyamide (A), at least one filler (B), at least one poly-N-vinyllactam polymer (C) and, optionally, at least one additive (D). Also provided is the process for producing this article and the use of this article e.g. as a door handle in automotive applications. Further provided is the use of the polymer body for producing metal-plated articles.