Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceWe handle metal plating for Camp Verde by mail, working with ranches, farms, tasting rooms, hospitality businesses and homeowners. Send pieces to our Oceanside, California shop and get them back refinished and insured.
River bottom farms and an old Army fort.
Camp Verde lies in the Verde Valley about midway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. It began as an Army post in the 1860s, and several fort buildings survive as a state historic park. The Verde River waters pecan groves and farms. Cliff dwellings, tasting rooms and a casino resort on tribal land bring visitors.
Because Camp Verde is right off the interstate, carriers pass through daily. A ground shipment usually reaches us in one to two business days. We ask for photos, send a written quote, and once the pieces arrive we strip, repair, plate and inspect them before the insured return.
Ranchers and farmers ask about hardware and equipment parts. Owners of older homes and collectors ask about fort era and homestead pieces. Tasting rooms, restaurants and the resort side of town ask about lighting, bar trim and fixtures.
Camp Verde blends old and working: patinas and copper plating for decor, brass plating and nickel plating for period pieces, metal polishing for bar trim, and powder coating for farm and patio metal.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View ServiceA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View in Camp VerdeClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View ServiceReal 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 ServiceCavalry era buckles and tasting room taps.
History is close to the surface here. People turn up buckles, buttons, harness brass and lanterns from the territorial years. For true artifacts we recommend the lightest touch: careful cleaning and a protective seal. For family pieces meant to be enjoyed, we can polish or replate fully.
The wine business has brought new hospitality spaces to the valley. Copper bar top trim, brass rails, tap handles and pendant lights all need upkeep. We polish and lacquer them or replate worn parts. Slow winter weeks are a good time to send those pieces out.
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.
Camp Verde sits on the main road south, so parts travel fast.
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 Camp Verde is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Ground packages from Camp Verde usually arrive in one to two business days. Wrap fragile old pieces individually and mark the box so we open it with extra care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ranchers, collectors and business owners in Camp Verde ask these.
For real artifacts, we advise against heavy polishing because it removes history along with the tarnish. We can clean gently and seal the surface. If the piece is a family keepsake you want bright, we can do that too.
Yes. Copper is cut and buffed by hand, then sealed with clear lacquer so it stays bright. Without a seal, copper darkens quickly where hands and drinks touch it. Sections must be removable to ship.
We do. Dents are worked out, missing finish is replated and the lantern is polished or given an antique tone. Remove the glass and burner if you can, or tell us they are fragile.
During your slowest weeks. Our standard turnaround is 3 to 5 weeks after arrival. Sending pieces in groups keeps the room looking complete while work is under way.
Yes. Describe each item in your email and we will suggest the right finish for each, from powder coating for a gate latch to a hand built patina for a lamp.
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.