Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in JonesboroFarm tools, truck trim, lamps, door hardware and keepsakes around Jonesboro can come back looking new. We strip worn finishes, fix what is damaged and plate each piece by hand. We have worked this way since 1989 and back every job for 12 months.
Farm equipment and family heirlooms, treated alike.
Jonesboro sits in the Arkansas Delta, where farms, grain, and the trucks and equipment that serve them are part of daily life. Steel parts and fittings take a beating in that kind of work, and a good plating job protects them from rust and wear.
The town also has a college crowd around Arkansas State and a lot of homes built across the decades. Lamps, door hardware, bath fixtures and old family pieces from those houses are the kind of work we love, because a good finish can change them completely.
Tell us what you have and what you hope for. We reply with plain advice and a written quote, you decide with all the information, and the work starts only when you say so. Nothing gets plated until you approve the price.
Requests from Jonesboro mix the practical and the decorative: nickel and electroless nickel for farm and shop parts, chrome and polishing for truck trim, brass and silver for the home, and powder coating for gates, frames and outdoor furniture.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in JonesboroAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View in JonesboroA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View ServiceClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in JonesboroReal 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 ServiceFieldwork or parlor work, the finish is built right.
For farm and shop pieces, protection comes first. A coating of nickel or electroless nickel shields steel from moisture and wear, and chrome adds a hard, clean surface that wipes off easily. We remove rust and old coatings before any plating starts.
Delta humidity, heavy rain and dust all work on exposed metal. Pieces that stay outside deserve a sturdier finish, and we recommend one. Indoor pieces like lamps, fixtures and hardware can have a decorative finish chosen to fit the room.
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.
Mailing parts from Jonesboro takes only a few steps, and the written quote always comes 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 Jonesboro is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Our shop is in Oceanside, California, and customers in Jonesboro send work by ground carrier. Cushion each piece in your Jonesboro box, buy insurance and email us the tracking details. Ground usually takes 3 to 5 days, and we return the finished order insured.
We also plate for these Arkansas cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we hear from Jonesboro and the Delta.
Yes. Nickel and electroless nickel are common choices for steel parts that get wet and dirty, and powder coating suits larger frames and brackets. We strip rust first, then coat the part, and recommend what fits the job.
Chrome and nickel are popular for trim, handles and small body hardware. We straighten, fill pits, polish and plate pieces so they match each other. Tell us the era and the look you want, and send photos.
Not at all. Any UPS or FedEx location can ship a box of parts, and many carriers pick up too. Pack it well, insure it, and send us the tracking number so we can watch for it.
Yes. Trophies, plaques, bells and similar pieces can be polished and plated in brass, nickel or silver. We look at the base metal first and tell you if a piece will take the finish well.
Send photos and we will tell you. Solid metal pieces with pits and wear are usually good candidates, while thin or badly cracked ones may not be. You get the honest answer before you pay for any work.
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.