Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceMetal plating for Peoria, Arizona is something we do by mail every week of the year. Boat owners, homeowners, contractors and local businesses send parts to our California shop and receive them back finished and insured.
A desert city with a lake.
Peoria stretches a long way north from its old town center, all the way to Lake Pleasant, one of the biggest lakes near Phoenix. Boats are a real part of life here. So is baseball, with a spring training complex and the restaurants around it. Newer communities like Vistancia keep growing at the edges.
If you are in Peoria, here is the plan. Photograph the parts and email them to us. We write up a quote. You box and ship, and the package usually arrives one to two business days later. Our team strips, plates and inspects, and the finished parts are insured on the way back.
Boat owners reach out in fall and winter, when it is cool enough to pull hardware. Homeowners write when hard water has ruined a set of fixtures. Builders and restaurant owners contact us about lighting, railings and bar details.
Peoria requests include boat and yacht parts, chrome plating and nickel plating for fixtures, brass plating for lighting and hardware, and powder coating for patio furniture and railings.
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 PeoriaClassic 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 ServiceCleats, cup holders and kitchen faucets.
Lake Pleasant is fresh water, but boats there sit under a very strong sun, and hardware gets hot enough to break down weak plating. We strip cleats, rail fittings, steering wheels and trim, fill any pits with copper and finish in bright or satin chrome. Small and medium parts that fit a regular box work best.
At home, the usual suspects are faucets, shower trim, cabinet pulls and light fixtures. We replate them to match what you already have. And for outdoor furniture and railings, powder coating in a color you choose stands up to Arizona summers far better than spray paint.
Big order or a single knob, same care.
Homeowners send us one faucet. Companies in and out of state send production runs of hundreds or thousands of parts. Both get a written quote and the same inspection before anything ships back.
Peoria shipments follow the same easy path every time.
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 Peoria is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
A ground package from Peoria usually gets here in one to two business days. Rinse and dry boat hardware before packing it, and wrap pieces one by one so they do not scratch each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from Peoria boaters and homeowners.
Whenever the boat will be out of use for a month or so. Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 weeks after the parts arrive. Many owners ship in the cooler months, when working on a boat in the yard is more pleasant.
Yes. Pitting means the base metal has started to corrode under the plating. We strip everything off, fill the pits with copper, level the surface and then apply nickel and chrome.
Sun, mostly. Thin paint breaks down quickly in desert light. We strip and blast the metal, pretreat it and apply powder coating, which is baked on and much tougher. Gloss, satin, matte and textured looks are available.
Sure. Put them in the same box if they fit safely, and list everything in your email. We quote each item, and you can approve all of it or just part.
Yes. Send a clear photo of the pieces staying behind, or one small sample part. We match the tone and sheen so the replated items blend in when they return to Peoria.
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.