Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceMetal plating for San Luis, Arizona is available by mail to growers, packing operations, trucking companies and families. Ship your parts to our Oceanside, California shop, and we send them back coated and insured.
Fields on one side, the crossing on the other.
San Luis sits in the far southwest corner of Arizona, directly on the border with Mexico and about half an hour south of Yuma. Vegetable fields surround it, and thousands of farm workers and trucks pass through its ports of entry. It is one of the faster growing small cities in the state.
Shipping from San Luis runs through Yuma and then along the interstate toward the coast. One to two business days is typical for ground. Send us photos or a drawing and we reply with a written quote. Once parts arrive, we prep, coat and inspect them, then insure the return.
Packing sheds and growers ask about parts that are washed constantly. Trucking and trade businesses ask about hardware and trim. Families send home fixtures, and sometimes a keepsake that needs to look good for a celebration.
San Luis needs hard wearing finishes: powder coating and electroless nickel plating for equipment, chrome plating for truck and trailer trim, and silver plating or brass plating for family pieces.
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 San LuisClassic 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 ServiceConveyor parts, truck trim and family silver.
Produce equipment lives with water. Brackets, guides, rollers and guards are rinsed many times a day in season, and bare steel does not last. An even layer of electroless nickel protects corners and threads where rust begins. Frames and covers do well with powder coating over properly blasted metal.
Family work is smaller and more personal. Cups, trays and religious pieces that are brought out for baptisms, weddings and quince celebrations. We repair dents, replate in silver, brass or gold and return them ready for the day. Plan ahead so there is time.
Not sure what your part needs? Send us a photo.
We'll tell you what the metal is, what it takes to bring it back and what it costs. A written quote usually comes back within 24 business hours, and there's no obligation.
From the border to our shop takes a day or two by ground.
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 San Luis is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Most ground packages from San Luis reach Oceanside in one to two business days. The summer off season is the best window for equipment parts, since the fields are resting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Growers and families in San Luis ask these.
Electroless nickel is a common choice because it covers evenly, including threads and inside corners. Powder coating works well on frames and guards. Tell us what touches the part and how it is cleaned, and we will recommend one.
Yes, with enough notice. Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 weeks from arrival. Expedited service of 5 to 7 business days is sometimes possible. Tell us the date of the event when you ask for the quote.
We chrome plate small steel, stainless and aluminum hardware such as brackets, handles and trim. Large pieces are costly to ship both ways, so send sizes first.
Yes. Tag each group with a name or job number and list them in your email. We quote them separately on one document and keep them separated through the shop.
Always. Every quote is written, lists the work to be done and carries no obligation. If something changes once we see the parts in person, we contact you before going ahead.
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.