Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
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Machine parts, tools, trailer trim, lamps and home hardware in Springdale get a lot of daily use. We restore and refinish them with plating that holds up. We have been in business since 1989, and every job is covered by a 12 month workmanship guarantee.
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Plating Shop Near Springdale
Work trucks and dining rooms, both welcome here.
Springdale is a working town with a long industrial streak. Food processing, trucking and the suppliers behind them mean plenty of equipment, and plenty of machined parts that have to resist wear. Nickel and similar finishes can add years of life to parts like that.
It is also a town of real homes, with older neighborhoods around downtown and the Shiloh Museum area. Door hardware, lamps, fixtures and family pieces from those houses come to us for the same careful work, at a very different pace.
Whether it is one old doorknob or a hundred shop parts, the process is the same. We look at photos, give you a plain written quote and start only when you say go. Every piece is inspected before it comes back to you.
What We Do
Plating Services in Springdale
Work from Springdale falls into two kinds: nickel, electroless nickel and chrome for tools and industrial parts, and brass, silver and polishing for the home. Powder coating is popular for frames, rails and trailer parts.
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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Parts that work hard, finished to last.
Industrial parts and tools do well with nickel or electroless nickel, which coats evenly inside holes and across threads. A shop can send a trial batch first, check the result and then decide on a larger run. We quote the whole order together.
At home, the finish depends on use. Faucets need something that stands up to water, drawer pulls need to resist hands, and porch pieces face Arkansas weather. We help you pick one that suits the job, not only the look.
Since 1989
Over three decades of plating, one shop in Oceanside.
Every part is stripped, prepped, plated and inspected in our own building, and our work comes with a 12 month workmanship guarantee. Send photos and we'll take it from there.
How It Works
From Springdale to Our Shop
Sending parts from Springdale is straightforward, and we always give a quote in writing before you box anything.
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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 Springdale 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
Shipping from Springdale to our shop
Our shop is in Oceanside, California, and Springdale customers send work by ground carrier. For Springdale shipments, pad each piece, insure the box and let us know the tracking number. Ground takes about 3 to 5 days, and your finished order is sent back insured.
Springdale Plating Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Springdale shops, homes and trucking companies.
Yes. We quote the whole batch and often suggest a sample piece first, so you can check coverage and fit before the full run. Send drawings or photos, a rough count and what the parts do.
It is a nickel coating applied chemically, without electric current, so it covers evenly in holes, threads and corners. That makes it good for wear and corrosion resistance on precision parts. We can explain which version fits yours.
Both. One drawer pull and a thousand brackets get the same inspection and a written quote. Small jobs are always welcome, and many of our customers start with a single piece, like the result, and come back with more.
Wrap each tool alone, then pack them tight in a strong box so nothing can shift. Use dense padding, keep bare steel off newspaper, and put a packing list in the box. Heavy boxes should be insured for full value.
Yes. Larger orders can travel by freight carrier on a pallet. Tell us the count and weight and we explain how to pack and label it, so nothing gets lost on the dock. We confirm the written quote before anything is sent.
Not at all. Most of what comes through our door is home and business hardware: faucets, light fixtures, door handles, cabinet pulls, railings and decorative pieces. We also work for hotels, restaurants, boat owners and manufacturers.
Tell us what the part is, roughly how big it is, how many pieces you have and the finish you're after. If you know the metal, mention it. If not, that's fine. We can usually tell from the photos.
Every part is quoted on its own. The biggest factors are condition, the base metal, size and shape, the finish you choose and how many pieces you send. A part with deep pits or broken spots takes more work before it can be plated.