Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in ChandlerOur metal plating for Chandler serves the technology manufacturers and tool shops along the Price Road Corridor, plus designers and homeowners across the city. All of it is handled by mail from our shop in Oceanside, California.
High tech by day, historic square by night.
Chandler grew from a farm town into one of the main technology centers in the Southwest. Chip makers and their suppliers fill the Price Road Corridor, and smaller shops support them with tooling and fixtures. Downtown still has its historic square, and Ocotillo spreads out around its lakes to the south.
A Chandler order usually goes like this. We look at your drawing or photos and write up a quote. You pack the parts and send them by ground, typically a one to two business day trip. We plate, inspect and return the order with insurance. For repeat work, we keep your specs on file.
Engineers and buyers contact us about molds, fixtures and small machined parts. Away from the plants, we hear from Chandler homeowners remodeling kitchens and baths, and from offices and restaurants that want their metal details to look sharp.
Chandler requests are often technical: electroless nickel plating, including PTFE composite, and tumble finishes for small parts in quantity. For homes and offices it is nickel plating, chrome plating and metal polishing.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in ChandlerAn 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 ChandlerClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in ChandlerReal 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 ServiceMolds, tooling and kitchen hardware.
Tooling is a natural fit for electroless nickel. Molds and fixtures have corners and cavities that are hard to coat evenly any other way. A PTFE composite version adds slickness where parts need to release or slide. We can also heat treat after plating when more hardness is called for.
Small parts in bulk are another Chandler staple. Tumbling removes burrs, rounds sharp edges and leaves a satin or bright surface on a few dozen pieces or a full production lot. We always run a sample first so you approve the look before the whole batch goes in.
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.
Chandler shipments are simple to set up, for one box or a recurring run.
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 Chandler is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Parcels from Chandler usually arrive in one to two business days. For recurring orders, label each box with your purchase order number. It helps our receiving team match parts to the right job quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler engineers and homeowners ask these most.
It is electroless nickel with tiny particles of PTFE, a very slippery material, mixed into the coating. The result protects the part like nickel and also reduces sticking and friction. It is common on molds and sliding parts.
Yes. Tumble finishing is made for quantity. We run a sample batch first, you approve the edge and surface, and then we process the full lot. It pairs well with plating afterward if the parts need it.
After the first job we keep your finish details on file. For the next run you send the parts with a purchase order, and we follow the same process. Tell us about any drawing changes before shipping.
We do. Electroless nickel works on aluminum as well as steel, stainless, copper, brass and bronze. Let us know the alloy if you have it, since prep differs a little from one to another.
Yes. Bring your pulls, knobs and faucets to one tone, such as satin nickel or polished chrome. Send a photo or sample of what you want to match and we will plate the set together.
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.