Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceWe bring metal plating to Queen Creek by mail for homeowners, horse properties, farms that host visitors, and builders. Send pieces to our Oceanside, California shop and receive them back finished and insured.
Orchards, arenas and new front porches.
Queen Creek has held on to its farm identity while the houses arrived. Peach orchards, an olive mill and farm stands still draw weekend crowds. Horse properties are common, and the town runs a large equestrian park. The San Tan Mountains rise to the south.
To start an order from Queen Creek, send a few photos by email. We will reply with a written quote. Ship the parts by ground, which usually takes one to two business days. Our team handles the stripping, plating and inspection, then returns everything insured.
Homeowners here love the modern farmhouse look and ask for warm brass, aged bronze and copper. Horse owners send tack room and stall hardware. Farms and event venues ask about lighting, signs and serving pieces.
Queen Creek leans warm and rustic: brass plating in satin and antique looks, patinas, copper plating, satin nickel plating, and powder coating for barn and patio hardware.
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 Queen CreekClassic 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 ServiceBarn door tracks, stall latches and porch lanterns.
The farmhouse style depends on metal that looks honest. Unlacquered looking brass, soft bronze, a little copper. We plate and tone hardware by hand so it has depth, and we can age new pieces to sit beside old ones. A clear seal keeps the color where you want it.
Barn and arena hardware works for a living. Dust, sun, sprinklers and animals are hard on latches, hinges and brackets. Powder coating gives them a tough skin. For show barns and tack rooms, polished or satin nickel and brass dress things up without being fussy.
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.
Queen Creek orders move by ground both ways, fully insured on the return.
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 Queen Creek is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Queen Creek packages usually reach us in one to two business days. Remove any wood or leather from tack and barn hardware before boxing it, or tell us it has to stay attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
Queen Creek homeowners and horse owners ask these.
Yes. We build antique brass, aged bronze and darker tones by hand, then relieve the high spots so each piece looks naturally worn. Send a photo of the look you like and we will work toward it.
A lacquered finish is sealed, so the color stays put. A living finish is left unsealed and keeps changing with touch and air. Both are fine. It comes down to whether you enjoy the change.
We do. Latches, hooks, bridle racks and name plates can be plated in nickel or brass or powder coated. For hardware within reach of horses, we suggest durable finishes and smooth edges.
Yes. Chandeliers, lanterns, candle stands and serving pieces are all things we refinish. Send counts and dates early, because event seasons fill quickly and our standard turnaround is 3 to 5 weeks.
Hard water from sprinklers leaves mineral spots that wear on a finish. Aim spray away from metal when you can. For pieces that will get wet regardless, choose powder coating or a sealed patina.
Yes, and most of our work starts that way. We strip the old plating down to the base metal, repair what needs repair, then plate it fresh. New plating over a failing layer never lasts, so we don't do it.
We do. Along with single pieces for homeowners, we run batches of hundreds or thousands of parts for companies in California and other states. Send a photo of a sample, the quantity and the finish, and we'll quote the whole run.
Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, pot metal and zamak. Some of them need extra prep so the plating bonds well, and we'll tell you up front if your part does.