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Metal Plating in Glendale, CA

Tudor, Spanish or Deco, we know the finish.

We do metal plating for Glendale homeowners, designers and businesses who ship parts to our Oceanside shop. Period door hardware, light fixtures, studio pieces and shop fittings come back stripped, plated and inspected, with insured shipping both ways.

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Chrome and Nickel Plating for Glendale

Foothill homes with a lot of original detail.

Glendale climbs from Brand Boulevard up into the Verdugo foothills, and many of its neighborhoods were built in the 1920s and 30s. Rossmoyne, Adams Hill and the streets around the Alex Theatre still have Tudor, Spanish revival and Art Deco details. The hardware in those homes is often solid and very restorable.

We work with Glendale entirely by mail. A few photos get you a written quote. Approve it, pack the parts, and send them with UPS or FedEx ground. Most boxes reach our shop the next business day, and the finished order comes back insured once it passes inspection.

Glendale homeowners send hinges, knobs, sconces and bath fixtures. Designers send lighting for remodels. Production and media companies in and around the city send small runs of props and fittings, and shops near Brand Boulevard send door pulls and trim.

What We Do

Plating Services in Glendale

Glendale asks for nickel plating and brass plating on period hardware, patinas for Spanish revival homes, home decor restoration and copper plating for lighting.

Metal Finishing Shop Serving Glendale

Rossmoyne remodels and studio workshops.

Remodels in Rossmoyne and the foothills turn up a lot of original hardware. Owners want to keep the character, so we often plate unlacquered looking brass, satin nickel or a dark patina rather than bright chrome. Painted over pieces are common, and we strip the paint before anything else.

Glendale also sits next to the heart of the entertainment business. Prop makers and set shops send pieces that need a specific look on camera, sometimes aged, sometimes brand new. Retail and restaurant owners along Brand send fixtures that see heavy daily use.

Know the Price First

See the price before you ship a thing.

Snap a few photos from different angles and tell us the finish you have in mind. You'll get a written quote and a realistic lead time. Standard work takes 3 to 5 weeks, and expedited orders are possible when the schedule allows.

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    How It Works

    From Glendale to Our Shop

    Glendale orders usually go 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 Glendale 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 Glendale

    Glendale parcels usually arrive the next business day. Tag every piece with the door or room it came from, so a whole house of hardware returns sorted and ready to install.

    Nearby Cities We Serve

    Nearby LA area cities we plate for:

    Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Clarita El Monte

    How Glendale Customers Ship Parts to Us

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Glendale homeowners and designers usually ask these first.

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    Dark finishes work best: oil rubbed bronze, black or statuary brown patinas, often with the high spots relieved by hand so a little warm metal shows through. We seal them with lacquer or wax depending on how much handling the piece gets.

    Yes. We strip paint chemically, which is gentle on the metal and leaves fine details intact. Once the paint is off, we check the base metal and plate it fresh in the finish you choose.

    We do. Prop and set teams send small parts that must match each other on camera. Tell us how bright or aged the pieces should look, and we plate them as one batch for consistency.

    Most can. We take the fixture apart, strip the old finish, repair small dents, and plate it in nickel, chrome or brass. Glass and wiring are removed first, so tell us if you want the parts returned loose or reassembled.

    It can. If you keep some original pieces, send one with the order and we match it. Satin nickel ranges from cool to warm, so a sample helps us hit the right tone.

    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.