Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in HemetOur metal plating serves Hemet homeowners, retirees, ranch owners and small businesses in the San Jacinto Valley. Parts ship to our Oceanside shop and come back stripped, plated or refinished, then inspected and insured.
Ramona Bowl country, framed by mountains.
Hemet sits in the San Jacinto Valley, with mountains on several sides and Diamond Valley Lake just south. It is home to the Ramona Bowl, one of the longest running outdoor plays in the country, plus a large community of retirees in mobile home parks and planned neighborhoods. Ranches and farms still ring the edges of town.
We work with Hemet through shipping. Photos come first, then a written quote. Ground boxes from the valley usually take one business day. We take care of stripping, plating and inspection, then ship everything back insured.
Retirees send lamps, faucets and keepsakes. Ranch owners send gate hardware, lanterns and tack hooks. Small businesses downtown send door hardware and signs, and boaters at Diamond Valley Lake send small cleats and fittings.
Hemet commonly orders chrome plating, nickel plating and refurbishing, with home decor restoration and powder coating.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in HemetAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View in HemetA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View in HemetClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in HemetReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View in HemetBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View in HemetSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View in HemetHand applied aged finishes like oil rubbed bronze and antique brass, sealed to last.
View in HemetLamps, door hardware, mirrors and keepsakes stripped, repaired and refinished.
View in HemetA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View in HemetTrim, 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 ServiceMobile home porches, ranch gates and lakeside docks.
Many of Hemet's residents are retirees who want to keep the pieces they've had for years: a chrome kitchen faucet, a brass lamp, a set of silver candlesticks. We restore those with care and give honest advice when a gentle polish would serve better than replating.
On the edges of the valley, ranches and horse properties send latches, hinges and lanterns worn by heat and dust, and our refurbishing work brings them back. Diamond Valley Lake boaters send small cleats and fittings, which plate nicely in nickel and chrome.
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.
Hemet shipments follow this routine.
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 Hemet is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Packages from Hemet generally arrive in one business day. If shipping feels like a chore, a local pack and ship store can box the piece for you.
Other Riverside County cities we plate for:
Frequently Asked Questions
Hemet residents often ask these before sending a piece.
Absolutely. Bring the piece with our quote, ask them to wrap it well and double box anything fragile, and ship it insured by ground to our Oceanside address. Email us the tracking number so we know it is coming.
Sometimes, yes. If a finish is only dull and not worn through, polishing keeps the original surface and costs less. We look at your photos and suggest the option that makes sense for the piece.
Yes. We strip rust and old paint, repair small damage, and refinish in powder coat or a dark patina. Larger gates need freight shipping, so send measurements first.
They can. Freshwater hardware usually has less pitting than ocean pieces. We strip, polish and plate nickel and chrome so it looks sharp at the dock again. Lake water can leave mineral spots, and a quick rinse after a day out helps.
Yes. Chrome over nickel gives the classic bright look. If the faucet is solid brass, it plates very well. We check for cracks and plastic parts before starting. Old faucets are often heavier and better made than new ones, which is why owners keep them.
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.