Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceMetal plating for Coolidge is offered by mail to farm operations, incoming manufacturers and their suppliers, and local homeowners. Ship parts to our Oceanside, California shop and we return them finished and insured.
Ancient walls and brand new factories.
Coolidge is best known for the Casa Grande Ruins, a centuries old great house protected as a national monument at the edge of town. Cotton built the modern city in the 1920s. Now large industrial sites are being developed nearby, and the town is preparing for a very different economy.
Whether you farm or fabricate, the process from Coolidge is identical. Share photos or drawings. Receive a written quote. Send the parts by ground carrier, typically a one to two business day trip. We coat or plate the parts, inspect them, and return the order insured. Larger lots can come on a pallet.
Farmers and gin operators ask about equipment parts. Shops gearing up to supply new plants ask whether we can take regular production work. Downtown building owners and homeowners send older fixtures and hardware.
Coolidge orders center on powder coating, electroless nickel plating and tumble finishes for working parts, with chrome plating, nickel plating and refurbishing for older fixtures.
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 CoolidgeClassic 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 ServiceGin parts, supplier runs and 1920s storefront lights.
Agricultural equipment is seasonal, which helps. Parts can be pulled, coated and reinstalled between harvests. We strip old paint, blast, pretreat and powder coat steel and cast iron parts. Wear surfaces and threads are masked so everything goes back together without filing.
For new suppliers, a dependable finishing partner is one less thing to worry about. We have handled production runs for companies in and out of California for decades. Send us the part, the metal and the volume you expect, and we will tell you how we would run it.
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.
Coolidge parts ship by box or pallet, and return insured.
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 Coolidge is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Coolidge shipments usually arrive in one to two business days by ground. For recurring lots, a consistent box size and a packing list speed up receiving on our end.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Farmers and suppliers in Coolidge ask these.
Yes. Tell us the part, the base metal, the finish and the monthly volume you expect. We will explain how we would schedule it and quote accordingly. A first trial lot is a sensible way to start.
We do, when you mark them. Bearing seats, threads and sliding faces stay bare so the parts fit as before. A marked up photo is all we need.
Yes. Cast iron, steel, aluminum, stainless and galvanized parts can all be coated. Castings are blasted clean first, and porous ones get extra prep so the finish cures smooth.
They can. We strip, repair and refinish the metal in a period tone or a durable powder coat. Glass and wiring should be removed before shipping.
Photos or a drawing, the base metal, the quantity, the finish you want and any deadline. With those five things, our written quote is usually ready within 24 business hours.
The shop is open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM. We're closed on Sunday. Shipments are received Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM Pacific.
Usually, yes. Send a photo of the piece you want to match, or ship it along with your parts as a sample. We adjust the finish until the new work sits right next to the old.
When the work is done and inspected, we pack your parts in fresh materials and ship them back insured. If you're close to Oceanside, you're welcome to pick them up instead.