Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceMetal plating for Prescott Valley manufacturers, machine shops and homeowners is available by mail from our Oceanside, California shop. Send one fixture or a pallet of parts, and it returns finished and insured.
A newer town that makes real things.
Prescott Valley is young compared with its neighbor Prescott. It was laid out in the 1960s on ranch land below Glassford Hill, and it has grown into a town of its own along Highway 69. Manufacturing is a major employer here, and there is an event center that brings in concerts and sports.
For Prescott Valley, the order of things is simple. First a drawing or photos. Then our written quote. Then your shipment, which usually takes one to two business days by ground. We finish the parts in planned batches, inspect them and send them back insured.
Manufacturers and machine shops are our main contacts, usually about small metal parts in quantity. Homeowners, many of them recent arrivals from hotter places, send fixtures and furniture. Venues and restaurants ask about railings and trim.
Prescott Valley work leans industrial: tumble finishes and electroless nickel plating for parts in volume, powder coating for frames and housings, and nickel plating or chrome plating for fixtures at home.
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 Prescott ValleyClassic 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 ServiceSmall parts by the thousand and one kitchen faucet.
Stamped and machined parts come off the line with burrs and sharp edges. Tumbling takes care of that in bulk and leaves a satin, bright or soft matte surface. It pairs naturally with plating afterward. We always process a sample first, so the full run holds no surprises.
At about 5,000 feet the climate is gentler than Phoenix, with four seasons and some snow. Outdoor metal sees freeze and thaw, so we often recommend powder coating for patio pieces. Indoors, well water in parts of the area leaves heavy mineral deposits on faucets.
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.
From Prescott Valley, parts roll downhill to the coast in a day or two.
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 Prescott Valley is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Prescott Valley shipments usually arrive at our dock in one to two business days. Bulk parts travel best in sturdy boxes of moderate weight, not one huge carton that can split.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prescott Valley shops and homeowners ask these.
Yes. Tumble finishing followed by plating is a common combination. The parts are deburred and smoothed first, then plated, so you receive them ready for assembly. A sample run comes before the full batch.
There is no strict minimum. Tumbling works for a few dozen parts up to full production lots. Larger quantities lower the cost per piece. Send the count and we will quote it either way.
Satin tumbled, bright burnished, soft matte and aged tumbled. Brass, bronze, copper, steel, stainless, aluminum and zinc parts can all be processed. A photo of the look you want helps.
Hard well water leaves mineral scale that can eat into thin finishes over time. Wiping fixtures dry slows it down. Once the plating is worn through, replating is the fix, and we do that often.
Yes. Our receiving hours are weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM Pacific. Send us the carrier and expected date. Include a packing list with part numbers and counts.
Send us a few photos of the part from different angles, along with what it is and the finish you want. We look them over and send a written quote, usually within 24 business hours. It's free, and you're under no obligation to go ahead.
Standard orders take 3 to 5 weeks from the day your parts arrive. If you're on a deadline, ask about expedited service. When the schedule allows, we can finish in 5 to 7 business days.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered for 12 months. If something isn't right with the finish we put on, call us and we'll make it right.