Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in ScottsdaleScottsdale designers, resorts, galleries and homeowners use our metal plating by mail. Fixtures and hardware ship to our Oceanside, California shop, where we strip, plate and inspect them before the insured return trip.
Where the details get noticed.
People come to Scottsdale for resorts, golf and the galleries of Old Town, and they notice details. So do the people who live in McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and DC Ranch. A pitted faucet or a faded door pull stands out in a house like that. The Airpark, on the north side, adds a busy business community.
You do not need a local plater to get this done well. Scottsdale clients email photos, approve a written quote and ship. Transit by ground is usually one to two business days. When the work is finished and inspected, we pack it carefully and insure the shipment back to Arizona.
Interior designers are our most frequent Scottsdale contacts, often with a full house of hardware in one custom tone. Resorts and golf clubs come next. Then galleries and artists, who need a plated or patina finish on sculpture and custom lighting.
Scottsdale asks for the dressier finishes: gold 24k plating, polished nickel plating, satin brass plating and hand built patinas, with metal polishing for bar rails and display pieces.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in ScottsdaleAn 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 ScottsdaleClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in ScottsdaleReal 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 ServiceDesigner hardware, resort trim and gallery pieces.
Custom color is where we earn our keep. A designer may want a brass that is a touch warmer than anything in a catalog, on forty pieces from three makers. We color match to a sample, plate the full set together and seal it, so every lever and hook reads as one family.
Hospitality work comes in waves. Summer is slow season at Scottsdale resorts, and that is when lobby lighting, spa fixtures and restaurant trim tend to ship out. We schedule those jobs so the property gets everything back, in order, before the busy months.
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.
Shipping from Scottsdale is quick, and every return box is 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 Scottsdale is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Scottsdale parcels usually make it to Oceanside in one to two business days. For a full house of hardware, pack each room in its own labeled bag. It makes reinstalling much easier later.
Cities near Scottsdale where we also plate:
Frequently Asked Questions
Scottsdale designers and homeowners often ask us these.
Yes. Send a physical sample or a detailed photo of the tone you are after. We plate a test piece, you approve it, and we run the whole order to that standard. Brass, nickel, gold and patina colors can all be adjusted.
It depends on thickness and care. We offer flash, standard and heavy deposits, and we recommend heavier gold for faucets and handles used daily. A nickel barrier under the gold keeps the color from dulling over time.
We do. Castings, fabricated pieces and custom lighting come to us for plating, patina or polishing. Size matters for shipping and for our tanks, so send dimensions and weight before you pack anything.
Yes, and most properties prefer it. We split a large order by building or by floor, so guest areas are never stripped all at once. The same finish standard is kept from the first phase to the last.
Mild soap, water and a soft cloth, then dry it. Drying is the important part in Scottsdale, because hard water spots form when drops evaporate. Skip abrasive pads and harsh cleaners, which scratch the surface.
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.