Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in HesperiaWe do metal plating for Hesperia ranch owners, contractors, shops and homeowners who mail their parts to our Oceanside shop. Gates, hardware, fixtures and equipment parts come back refinished and insured.
High desert living just over the Cajon Pass.
Hesperia sits right at the top of the Cajon Pass, where the Interstate 15 climbs out of the Inland Empire into the high desert. The city is known for its large lots, many with horses, workshops and long driveways. Wind, sun, dust and cold nights all work against outdoor metal here.
Hesperia orders reach us by ground, typically the next business day. Photos get you a written quote. After you ship, we strip, coat or plate and inspect everything, then send it back insured. Larger gates can come by freight.
Ranch and horse property owners send gate latches, hinges, hitching rings and lanterns. Contractors building new homes send rails and fixtures. Shop owners on big lots send brackets and equipment parts, and families send mailboxes and porch lights.
Hesperia usually wants powder coating and refurbishing for outdoor metal, with chrome plating, nickel plating and patinas for homes.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in HesperiaAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View in HesperiaA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View in HesperiaClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in HesperiaReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View in HesperiaBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View in HesperiaSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View in HesperiaHand applied aged finishes like oil rubbed bronze and antique brass, sealed to last.
View in HesperiaLamps, door hardware, mirrors and keepsakes stripped, repaired and refinished.
View in HesperiaA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View in HesperiaTrim, 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 ServiceHorse corrals, workshops and long driveways.
Horse properties use a lot of hardware: gate latches, hinges, hitching rings, tack room hooks and barn lights. Desert wind blasts it with grit and the sun bakes the paint off. Our refurbishing work strips the rust, repairs what we can and powder coats it so it holds up for years.
Hesperia keeps building, and contractors send stair rails, fixtures and hardware for new homes. Many residents run workshops on their lots, and they send brackets and parts for plating or coating. Mailbox posts and porch lights round out what we see from here.
Over three decades of plating, one shop in Oceanside.
Every part is stripped, prepped, plated and inspected in our own building, and our work comes with a 12 month workmanship guarantee. Send photos and we'll take it from there.
Hesperia customers send parts to us 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 Hesperia is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Expect a Hesperia box to roll down the pass and reach us in a day. Shake sand out of hinges and hollow parts first so it doesn't scratch other pieces in the box.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hesperia customers often ask us these first.
Yes. Latches, hinges, hitching rings and hooks are common. We strip rust and old paint, repair small damage and powder coat in a tough finish. Ask about sizes before sending long gate sections, which usually ship by freight.
Powder coat is the most durable choice because it forms a thick layer that resists grit and sun. Nickel and chrome work well too. Wipe dust off with a damp cloth rather than a dry one to avoid fine scratches.
They do. Stair rails, balusters and fixtures can be powder coated or plated before install. Label each job and we return the pieces sorted so installation goes smoothly.
Yes. Small batches are welcome, from a handful of parts to a few hundred. Tell us the finish and quantity, and we quote by part. Many of our Hesperia customers start with one or two pieces to see the result.
Usually one business day by ground. We email when it arrives, and the insured return trip takes about the same.
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.