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Metal Plating in Big Bear Lake, CA

Cabin hardware that looks good through every winter.

Metal plating for Big Bear Lake cabin owners, lodges, rental managers and boat owners, done by mail from our shop in Oceanside. Send us the worn lamps, latches and fittings from the mountain and we return them refinished, inspected and insured.

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Metal Plating Services in Big Bear Lake

Mountain weather is rough on metal.

Big Bear Lake sits at about 6,750 feet, and metal feels it. Snow, freezing nights and strong summer sun take turns on porch lights, railings and door hardware. Road cinders and wet boots do the rest indoors. Many cabins here date back decades, and their original fixtures are worth saving rather than replacing.

Getting parts to us from the mountain is simple. Email a few photos and we send a written quote, usually within 24 business hours. Box the pieces and ship them by ground, which usually takes one to two business days from Big Bear. We strip, repair, plate and inspect, then send everything back insured.

Our Big Bear work comes from cabin owners in Moonridge and Fawnskin, vacation rental managers who need matching hardware across several properties, lodges and restaurants around the Village, and boat owners who pull their fittings off when the lake season ends.

What We Do

Plating Services in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake customers lean toward warm, rustic finishes: patinas like oil rubbed bronze, copper plating and brass plating, plus home decor restoration for old lamps and powder coating for outdoor pieces.

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Fireplace sets, porch lights and lake dock hardware.

A lot of what arrives from the mountain is cabin hardware. Fireplace tools and screens, chandelier arms, wall sconces, hinges and latches. Some pieces are pitted, some just dull. We fix dents and pits first, then plate and seal, and we finish sets together so everything matches when it goes back up.

Then there is the lake. Cleats, rail fittings and steering wheels come in when boats are stored for winter, which is good timing since our standard turnaround is 3 to 5 weeks. Lodges and rental owners often send hardware in the slow weeks between ski season and summer.

Free Quotes

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.

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    How It Works

    From Big Bear Lake to Our Shop

    Shipping off the mountain takes a little planning in snow season. Otherwise it is easy.

    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 Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake

    Ground service from Big Bear Lake usually reaches Oceanside in one to two business days. In winter, storms can close the mountain highways for a day, so give your box a little extra time and pack it well.

    Nearby Cities We Serve

    We also plate for cities down the hill:

    San Bernardino Highland Redlands Yucaipa Apple Valley

    Plating Questions from Big Bear Lake

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Big Bear cabin and boat owners usually ask.

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    For outdoor pieces we often suggest powder coating, because it handles sun, snow and moisture well. For a traditional look, plated brass or copper sealed with clear lacquer works on covered porches. Tell us where the piece lives and we will point you to the right finish.

    Yes. Send everything together if you can, or send one sample piece first. We color match brass tones and patinas to a piece you already own, and we finish sets in the same run so hinges, pulls and plates look alike.

    It is the best time. Fittings that come off when the boat is stored can be stripped, copper filled where pitted, then plated in nickel and chrome. With a 3 to 5 week standard turnaround, most orders are back well before the docks get busy.

    Usually, yes. We remove the rust, repair pits and worn edges, and refinish in brass, copper, nickel or a dark patina. Send a photo so we can see how deep the rust goes before we quote.

    Remove the glass shades and bulbs and keep them at home. Wiring can stay if it is hard to remove, but tell us. Wrap each metal part on its own so nothing rubs in the box on the way down the mountain.

    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.