Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceOur metal plating serves Camarillo technology and aerospace companies, growers, the airport community and homeowners who ship their parts to our Oceanside shop. Machined parts, fixtures and hardware return plated and insured.
Strawberry fields next to busy business parks.
Camarillo sits on the Oxnard Plain in Ventura County, with strawberry and vegetable fields on one side and business parks full of technology, aerospace and biotech companies on the other. The Camarillo Airport has a strong aviation community, and the Navy bases near the coast support many local suppliers. Coastal fog drifts in most mornings.
Camarillo is one of our farther Southern California cities, but ground shipping still usually takes one business day. Send photos or a drawing for a written quote. We plate, inspect and package each order, then ship it back insured.
Tech and aerospace companies send machined parts for electroless nickel and gold. Airport hangars send small aircraft fittings and trim for polishing. Growers send equipment parts, and homeowners in Mission Oaks and Spanish Hills send fixtures and hardware.
Camarillo leans toward electroless nickel plating and gold 24k plating for technical work, with metal polishing, powder coating and nickel plating.
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 CamarilloClassic 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 ServiceHangars, field equipment and Spanish Hills homes.
Companies in Camarillo's business parks and the suppliers around the Navy bases make precise parts that need even, dependable coatings. Electroless nickel and gold cover most of that work. The airport community sends small aluminum and steel parts for hand polishing or plating.
Agriculture is still huge on the Oxnard Plain, and equipment dealers send brackets and guards for powder coat. Homes in Spanish Hills and Mission Oaks send lighting, faucets and door hardware, and coastal morning fog means outdoor pieces benefit from sealed, durable finishes.
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.
Camarillo orders make the trip down the coast in four steps.
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 Camarillo is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Camarillo parcels usually reach us in one business day despite the distance. Bag technical parts by number and slip the spec sheet inside the box.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Camarillo companies and homeowners usually ask us these.
Yes. High phosphorus electroless nickel offers the best corrosion resistance and is a common choice for parts exposed to moisture. We also offer low and medium phosphorus and post plate heat treatment. Send the spec and we confirm in the quote.
We polish small non structural parts like knobs, trim and fittings to a mirror or bright buff finish. Anything with airworthiness requirements should be cleared with your certified shop first.
Yes. Bring the dealer's color code or a painted part, and we match the powder as closely as available colors allow. Blasting and pretreatment before coating are what make it last in the field.
Morning moisture can leave spots over time. Sealed finishes and a quick wipe with a soft cloth keep outdoor fixtures looking good. Nickel and chrome are the most forgiving. Dry them off on foggy mornings when you can.
Usually, yes. Ground packages from Camarillo normally arrive in one business day. We email you when the box arrives and when it ships back.
Yes, and most of our work starts that way. We strip the old plating down to the base metal, repair what needs repair, then plate it fresh. New plating over a failing layer never lasts, so we don't do it.
We do. Along with single pieces for homeowners, we run batches of hundreds or thousands of parts for companies in California and other states. Send a photo of a sample, the quantity and the finish, and we'll quote the whole run.
Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, pot metal and zamak. Some of them need extra prep so the plating bonds well, and we'll tell you up front if your part does.