Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in BanningWe take care of metal plating for Banning homeowners, retirees, ranch owners and downtown businesses who mail parts to our Oceanside shop. Fixtures, gate hardware, signs and patio pieces return refinished and insured.
An old stagecoach stop in the San Gorgonio Pass.
Banning sits high in the San Gorgonio Pass, where the old stagecoach and railroad routes squeezed between two of the tallest peaks in Southern California. Ramsey Street keeps a historic downtown, Sun Lakes is a large retirement community, and wind turbines line the ridges toward the desert. The wind here never really stops, and it carries a lot of grit.
Banning parts ship to us by ground and generally land in one business day. Send photos to get a written quote. We strip, coat or plate each piece, look it over and return it insured.
Sun Lakes residents send lamps, faucets and keepsakes. Ranch owners on the outskirts send gate latches and barn hardware. Downtown shops on Ramsey Street send signs and storefront pulls, and homeowners send outdoor lights and patio furniture blasted by the wind.
Banning asks for powder coating, refurbishing and chrome plating, plus nickel plating and home decor restoration.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in BanningAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View in BanningA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View in BanningClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in BanningReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View in BanningBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View in BanningSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View in BanningHand applied aged finishes like oil rubbed bronze and antique brass, sealed to last.
View in BanningLamps, door hardware, mirrors and keepsakes stripped, repaired and refinished.
View in BanningA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View in BanningTrim, 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 ServiceSun Lakes patios, Ramsey Street storefronts and windy ranch gates.
Sun Lakes residents often bring pieces they've owned for decades: a chrome kitchen faucet from a first home, a brass floor lamp, a set of candlesticks. We restore them with care and suggest the gentlest option when a polish would do. Patio furniture around the golf course comes in for fresh powder coat.
On Ramsey Street, older buildings have signs, brackets and door hardware worth saving. Out toward the edges of town, ranch properties have gates and barn hardware that the constant wind sandblasts. Our refurbishing work strips them and refinishes them in a tough, textured powder coat.
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 top of the pass, a Banning order looks like this.
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 Banning is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Packages from Banning normally reach Oceanside one business day later. If boxing a keepsake feels like a chore, a local pack and ship counter can wrap it for you.
Pass towns and nearby cities on our list:
Frequently Asked Questions
Banning residents and business owners ask these often.
Of course. One piece is always welcome. Take a photo, email it, and we'll send a quote. If you'd rather not pack it yourself, a local pack and ship counter can box it and send it insured by ground. We email when it arrives and again when it's on its way back.
The pass funnels strong wind full of fine sand, which acts like a slow sandblaster on paint and soft finishes. Textured powder coat and nickel and chrome hold up far better. A gentle rinse after windy spells helps too.
Often. Ramsey Street has signs from several eras, and cast or stamped metal ones usually come back well after stripping. Hand painted lettering is delicate, so photograph the front and back and we'll say what's realistic before you take anything down.
Yes. We strip rust, repair worn spots and powder coat them, masking moving parts so they still latch cleanly.
Yes. Polishing keeps the original surface. For keepsakes, we suggest it first when the finish isn't worn through.
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.