The present invention relates to an article comprising a polymer body and a metal plating. In this article, the metal plating is attached to the polymer body and the polymer body comprises 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). The present invention also relates to the process for producing this article and to the use of this article e.g. as door handle in automotive applications. Further, the present invention relates to the use of the polymer body for producing metal-plated articles.