Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in FayettevilleLight fixtures, door hardware, bar rails and heirloom pieces around Fayetteville can shine again with the right plating. We strip, repair and refinish each one by hand, and we have done it since 1989. Every job comes with a 12 month workmanship guarantee.
Craftsman porches and Dickson Street bars, plated and polished.
Fayetteville has an easy mix of old and new: Craftsman bungalows near Mount Sequoyah, historic homes around the downtown square and a lively Dickson Street full of bars and restaurants. All of them have metal that gets handled daily and wears fast.
That includes bar rails, door pulls, light fixtures and taps in restaurants and homes alike. Renovation projects near campus, and people dressing up Ozark cabins and lake houses, also bring us lamps, hardware and fireplace pieces they want back in good shape.
Honest advice comes first. We look at your photos, tell you if a piece is a good candidate and explain what the plating involves. Then you get a written quote with no obligation, so you can decide at your own speed.
Requests from Fayetteville lean toward chrome and nickel for bar and bath hardware, brass for lighting and fixtures, patinas for the rustic look many Ozark homes use, and powder coating for railings, furniture and outdoor pieces.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in FayettevilleAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View in FayettevilleA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View in FayettevilleClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in FayettevilleReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View ServiceBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View ServiceSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View ServiceHand applied aged finishes like oil rubbed bronze and antique brass, sealed to last.
View ServiceLamps, door hardware, mirrors and keepsakes stripped, repaired and refinished.
View ServiceA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View ServiceTrim, emblems, knobs and small parts brought back to original condition or better.
View ServiceCleats, rails, hawse pipes and fittings restored to stand up to salt air again.
View ServiceMass finishing that deburrs and smooths large runs of small parts evenly.
View ServiceWorn, bent or broken metal pieces repaired and rebuilt before they are refinished.
View ServiceHand buffing to a mirror, satin or brushed look, with or without plating after.
View ServiceOld Ozark hardware, made to be touched again.
Fixtures that look tired are often the best jobs. Solid brass, bronze or steel with a worn finish takes a new one beautifully once it is stripped, repaired and polished. A chandelier, a set of cabinet pulls or a foot rail can come back looking freshly made.
Arkansas humidity and spring storms wear on exposed metal. For porch lights, gate hardware and anything that sits outside, we talk through tougher choices. For pieces that stay indoors, we match the finish to the room.
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.
Here is how Fayetteville customers send parts to us, with the written quote always 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.
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.
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.
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 Finishing Gallery
A look at recent work from our Oceanside shop: plated hardware, lighting, hospitality and casino pieces, marine fittings and industrial parts.
From custom builders to industrial manufacturers, our clients trust us to deliver the same result every time.
One shop, one set of tanks and one inspection standard. Every part from Fayetteville is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Customers in Fayetteville ship their parts to our shop in Oceanside, California. Wrap every Fayetteville piece separately, insure the shipment and email the tracking number. Ground service usually takes 3 to 5 days, and the finished order comes home insured.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas customers ask us.
Yes. Foot rails, taps, door pulls and handrails are common jobs. We plate them in durable finishes that take daily wear, and a restaurant can send a full set together so every piece matches when it comes home.
Take off glass, shades and bulbs, then wrap the arms and base separately. Use a sturdy box with a few inches of padding on every side. Mark which parts belong together, and insure the box for what it is worth.
Yes. Oil rubbed bronze, antique brass and darker patinas are among our most requested finishes for Ozark style homes. Tell us the look and send a photo, and we suggest the finish and sealer that will keep it good.
For small, light pieces air can save a few days, but ground is cheaper and fine for most work. The choice is yours, and our quote makes it easy to see how the shipping fits the plan.
Photograph the box and the pieces right away and email us. We inspect every part before it goes out and pack carefully, but carrier damage happens. Insurance covers it, and we walk you through the claim.
Yes, and most of our work starts that way. We strip the old plating down to the base metal, repair what needs repair, then plate it fresh. New plating over a failing layer never lasts, so we don't do it.
We do. Along with single pieces for homeowners, we run batches of hundreds or thousands of parts for companies in California and other states. Send a photo of a sample, the quantity and the finish, and we'll quote the whole run.
Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, pot metal and zamak. Some of them need extra prep so the plating bonds well, and we'll tell you up front if your part does.