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Metal Plating in Barstow, CA

Crossroads of the Mojave, where metal works overtime.

Our metal plating serves Barstow rail and trucking businesses, military families, Route 66 collectors and homeowners who ship parts to our Oceanside shop. Equipment, truck hardware, memorabilia and home fixtures come back refinished and insured.

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Chrome, Nickel and Brass Plating in Barstow

Rail yards, Route 66 and two military bases.

Barstow sits where Interstate 15 meets Interstate 40 in the middle of the Mojave. One of the biggest rail classification yards in the country is here, the old Harvey House station still stands, and Route 66 runs right through downtown. The Marine Corps logistics base is in town and Fort Irwin is up the road. Heat, wind and sand never let up.

Barstow orders ship to us by ground, usually in one to two business days depending on the carrier. Bigger loads can come by freight. Photos get you a written quote, and we strip, coat or plate and inspect everything before the insured return.

Rail suppliers and trucking businesses send brackets, step plates, guards and equipment parts. Military families send keepsakes before a move. Route 66 collectors send signs, gas pump trim and diner fixtures, and homeowners send gates and patio furniture.

What We Do

Plating Services in Barstow

Barstow needs powder coating, refurbishing and chrome plating most, with nickel plating and silver plating for collector and keepsake pieces.

Plating and Polishing for Barstow

Rail yards, truck stops and Main Street memorabilia.

Trucks and trains pass through Barstow day and night, and the businesses that keep them moving use a lot of steel. Step plates, mud flap brackets, tool box hardware and yard equipment come in for powder coat or chrome. We record colors so a fleet's parts match from one order to the next.

Route 66 history is everywhere downtown, and collectors send gas pump trim, diner stool rings, old signs and emblems for careful refinishing. Military families from the nearby bases send silver, brass and chrome keepsakes they want restored before a change of station.

Ship It From Anywhere

You don't have to live nearby to work with us.

Customers all over the country pack their parts and ship them to our Oceanside shop. We finish them, inspect them and send them back insured. It starts with a few photos.

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    How It Works

    From Barstow to Our Shop

    Barstow parts make their way to us like this.

    01

    Get your quote first

    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.

    02

    Pack it like it will be dropped

    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.

    03

    Insure and send the tracking

    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.

    04

    Approve, then we ship back

    We send photos when the work is done. Once you approve and pay, your parts go back to you packed the same careful way.

    What Our Clients Say

    Trusted by Professionals

    From custom builders to industrial manufacturers, our clients trust us to deliver the same result every time.

    Where We Are

    Our Location

    One shop, one set of tanks and one inspection standard. Every part from Barstow is plated in this building.

    Decorative Metal Coatings

    Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.

    Business Hours

    • Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    • Sunday Closed
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    Shipping from Barstow

    Barstow parcels can take one or two business days depending on the carrier's route. Pallets travel well by freight from the truck stops along the interstates.

    Nearby Cities We Serve

    Other high desert cities we serve:

    Victorville Apple Valley Hesperia Twentynine Palms

    Plating Questions from Barstow

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Barstow businesses, families and collectors ask these.

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    Yes. Steel step plates, mud flap brackets and tool box hardware are stripped, polished and plated nickel and chrome for a bright, durable finish. If you'd rather have a tough black look, textured powder coat is another option. Send the count and we'll quote it, and repeat orders come out matched.

    Often. Most are steel or pot metal under the old chrome. We strip, repair minor pitting and plate nickel and chrome. Cracked pot metal is the main limit, and we tell you upfront.

    Yes. Let us know when the moving truck is scheduled. If the piece won't be finished in time, we ship it to wherever you're headed next, base housing or a new home address.

    Carriers route some Mojave packages through larger hubs, which can add a day. Most still arrive within two business days.

    Powder coat in a light color holds up best. Wipe sand off with a damp cloth, not a dry one.

    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.