Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
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We take care of metal plating for Valley Center growers, horse owners, classic car collectors and homeowners from our Oceanside shop, about 30 to 40 minutes away. Bring parts down or ship them, and we'll have them plated and inspected.
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Metal Plating Services in Valley Center
Rural North County, far from the freeway.
Valley Center is rural North County at its most relaxed: citrus and avocado orchards, horse properties, dirt roads and long views. Resort and casino properties sit in the hills nearby. A lot of residents keep classic cars and trucks in their barns. Summers are hot, the roads are dusty and the nearest freeway is a drive away.
Many Valley Center customers make the 30 to 40 minute drive down to us. Send a photo for a quote, drop off weekdays between 8 and 4 and pick up when we call. If the drive doesn't suit you, shipping by ground is easy and usually arrives the next business day.
Growers bring irrigation fittings and equipment parts. Horse owners bring stall latches, gate hardware and hitching rings. Collectors bring small chrome trim from barn kept classics, and hospitality properties bring fixtures in batches.
What We Do
Plating Services in Valley Center
Valley Center brings us classic car and motorcycle parts work, chrome plating and powder coating, plus refurbishing for ranch metal.
Electroless Nickel Plating
An even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
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Copper Plating
A warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
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Brass Plating
Classic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
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Gold 24k Plating
Real 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
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Nickel Plating
Bright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
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Silver Plating
Silver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
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Patinas
Hand applied aged finishes like oil rubbed bronze and antique brass, sealed to last.
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Home Decor Restoration
Lamps, door hardware, mirrors and keepsakes stripped, repaired and refinished.
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Powder Coating
A tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
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Classic Car and Motorcycle Parts
Trim, emblems, knobs and small parts brought back to original condition or better.
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Boat and Yacht Parts
Cleats, rails, hawse pipes and fittings restored to stand up to salt air again.
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Tumble Finishes
Mass finishing that deburrs and smooths large runs of small parts evenly.
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Refurbishing
Worn, bent or broken metal pieces repaired and rebuilt before they are refinished.
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Metal Polishing
Hand buffing to a mirror, satin or brushed look, with or without plating after.
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Orchard sheds, horse barns and a few hidden hot rods.
Barns in Valley Center hide a surprising number of classic cars and trucks, and their owners bring small chrome pieces down to us: door handles, window cranks, bezels, horn rings, emblems. We strip them, repair pits and plate them in show, driver or period correct finishes. Pot metal that other shops refuse is often repairable.
Orchards and horse properties bring the practical work: irrigation valve parts, equipment brackets, stall latches and gate hinges that dust and sun have worn. Powder coat protects them for years. Resort properties in the area send fixtures and rails in planned batches.
Ship It From Anywhere
You don't have to live nearby to work with us.
Customers all over the country pack their parts and ship them to our Oceanside shop. We finish them, inspect them and send them back insured. It starts with a few photos.
How It Works
From Valley Center to Our Shop
Valley Center customers drop off or ship. If you ship, here's how.
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Get your quote first
Send photos of every part with a short description. We reply with a written quote and a lead time, usually the same business day. Never ship before you have a quote number.
02
Pack it like it will be dropped
Wrap each piece individually, keep metal from touching metal, and use at least three inches of padding on every side. Double box long trim and bumpers.
03
Insure and send the tracking
Ship with any carrier, insure the box for what the parts are worth to you, and email us the tracking number so we know it is on the way.
04
Approve, then we ship back
We send photos when the work is done. Once you approve and pay, your parts go back to you packed the same careful way.
Metal Plating Gallery
Metal Finishing Gallery
A look at recent work from our Oceanside shop: plated hardware, lighting, hospitality and casino pieces, marine fittings and industrial parts.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Professionals
From custom builders to industrial manufacturers, our clients trust us to deliver the same result every time.
Where We Are
Our Location
One shop, one set of tanks and one inspection standard. Every part from Valley Center is plated in this building.
Decorative Metal Coatings
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
- Address 2613 Temple Heights Dr, Ste G, Oceanside, CA 92056
- Phone (760) 746 3378
- Quotes Send photos and get a price
Business Hours
- Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Driving down from Valley Center
Our shop is about 30 to 40 minutes away at 2613 Temple Heights Dr, Ste G, Oceanside, open for drop offs weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM. Knock off the dust before you load up.
Nearby Cities We Serve
North County cities near Valley Center we also serve:
How Valley Center Customers Ship Parts to Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Valley Center collectors, growers and horse owners ask these.
Yes. Show quality means extra copper buffing between layers for a deep, flawless shine. Driver quality is a little less involved and costs less. Period correct matches how the part looked when it left the factory. Bring the parts by, tell us the level you want, and we'll quote it on the spot or by email.
Often. Pot metal needs careful stripping and repair, and we handle it regularly. Badly cracked pieces may not be saved, and we'll tell you honestly.
Yes. Brass valve handles and fittings can be nickel plated to resist corrosion, and steel brackets are powder coated. Growers often send a full season's worth after harvest, labeled by grove block, so they go back where they came from.
Yes. Black, charcoal or dark bronze powder coat hides dust and fingerprints well. We strip rust first and mask sliding surfaces so latches move freely. A whole barn's worth can come in one box.
That's fine. Box the parts with plenty of padding, ship by UPS or FedEx ground, and email us the tracking number. Most boxes from Valley Center land within a business day. We send everything back insured to the address you give us.
It depends on the part. Older fixtures and hardware are often better made than what you can buy today, or simply can't be found anymore. Send us photos and we'll give you an honest answer, even if that answer is to buy a new one.
Yes. We work with hotels, casinos, restaurants, architects, contractors and manufacturers, as well as homeowners. For businesses we can plate a whole project to one finish so every piece matches.
Yes. Our shop is at 2613 Temple Heights Dr, Suite G, in Oceanside. Bring your quote number and your parts during business hours, Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM or Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM.