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Metal Plating in Wasilla, AK

Valley projects, finished right.

We do metal plating for Wasilla by mail for pilots, riders, homesteaders and homeowners. Send parts to our shop in Oceanside, California, and they return plated, inspected and insured.

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Chrome and Nickel Plating for Wasilla

Lakes, planes and sled dog country.

Wasilla sits in the Matanuska Susitna Valley, north of Anchorage, on a string of lakes where floatplanes tie up behind houses. The headquarters of the famous thousand mile sled dog race is here. Many residents commute to Anchorage, and many others keep homesteads, shops and airstrips of their own.

People in Wasilla tend to fix things themselves, and plating is the step they send out. Email us photos. A written quote comes back. Shipments usually route through Anchorage, by air for speed or ground to save money. Finished parts are insured on the return.

Pilots ask about small polished parts. Snowmachine and four wheeler owners ask about chrome and powder coating. Homestead families ask about old stoves, lanterns and tools. Cabin owners ask about lighting.

What We Do

Plating Services in Wasilla

Wasilla requests are hands on: chrome plating and powder coating for machines, metal polishing for aircraft trim, refurbishing for homestead pieces and nickel plating for stove and cabin hardware.

Metal Finishing Services for Wasilla

Stove trim, sled hardware and hangar projects.

Antique wood stoves and ranges are a Valley specialty. Their nickel plated trim, such as rails, skirts and door frames, wears thin after a century. We strip and replate it in polished nickel, which is the finish those stoves wore when new. Trim pieces come off and ship in a box.

For machines, powder coating is the practical finish. We strip and blast frames parts, brackets and racks, pretreat them and bake on the color. Candy and metallic powders are available for people who want more than black.

Know the Price First

See the price before you ship a thing.

Snap a few photos from different angles and tell us the finish you have in mind. You'll get a written quote and a realistic lead time. Standard work takes 3 to 5 weeks, and expedited orders are possible when the schedule allows.

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    How It Works

    From Wasilla to Our Shop

    Wasilla boxes usually route through Anchorage on the way south.

    01

    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.

    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 Wasilla is plated in this building.

    Decorative Metal Coatings

    Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.

    Business Hours

    • Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    • Sunday Closed
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    Shipping from Wasilla

    Most Wasilla shipments pass through Anchorage. Air is quicker and ground often takes more than a week. Insure the box for what the parts are worth to you.

    Nearby Cities We Serve

    Alaska cities we also serve:

    Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau

    How Wasilla Customers Ship Parts to Us

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Wasilla owners ask us these.

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    Yes. We strip the old nickel, repair pits and replate in polished nickel. Cast iron and steel trim both work. Remove the pieces from the stove and send photos first.

    Small and medium parts, yes. They are stripped, blasted, pretreated and coated in gloss, satin, matte, textured or candy colors. Large frames cost a lot to ship from Alaska. Strip the plastics and decals off first, because powder goes on hot enough to ruin them.

    Powder coating shrugs off moisture and knocks and is the workhorse choice. Chrome looks sharper and holds up well when it is properly layered. Many riders use both on different parts.

    We can. Rust is removed, repairs are made and the piece is sealed or refinished. Say whether you want it usable, bright, or simply preserved. Old homestead tools often have wooden handles, and those should come off before shipping.

    Wrap each part separately, fill all empty space and use a sturdy box. Put a list of the contents inside along with your contact details. Strapping tape holds in the cold far better than ordinary packing tape.

    The shop is open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM. We're closed on Sunday. Shipments are received Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM Pacific.

    Usually, yes. Send a photo of the piece you want to match, or ship it along with your parts as a sample. We adjust the finish until the new work sits right next to the old.

    When the work is done and inspected, we pack your parts in fresh materials and ship them back insured. If you're close to Oceanside, you're welcome to pick them up instead.