Gloss and Satin Colors
Solid colors with a smooth, even sheen. Gloss gives a deep, wet look, while satin softens reflections and keeps fingerprints from showing on parts people touch.
Decorative Metal Coatings provides powder coating for customers in Hesperia, California. Projects may include small furniture frames, feet, supports and display hardware. Parts are evaluated, prepared, coated and cured at the Oceanside facility after a written estimate.
Color is only one part of the result. Adhesion, masking and cure conditions matter just as much. For Hesperia Metalwork
Powder coating applies charged pigment and resin particles to a grounded conductive metal part. Heat melts and cures the powder into a continuous finish. Options include fine texture and wrinkle.
For furniture components, finish selection depends on the base metal, part dimensions, handling and exposure. Steel, aluminum, cast iron, stainless and galvanized steel, brass or copper may be reviewed, but preparation is not identical for every material.
The work is performed at the Oceanside shop, not at a local Hesperia branch. Drop-off or shipment can be discussed after the project has been reviewed and a written quote approved.
Being a plating shop first gives us one more advantage. We can polish or plate a part and then seal it under clear powder, or combine powder coated and plated pieces on the same project so every finish comes from the same place and the colors line up.
Finish options may include fine texture and wrinkle, along with clear finishes and primer-plus-topcoat systems where the application calls for them.
Solid colors with a smooth, even sheen. Gloss gives a deep, wet look, while satin softens reflections and keeps fingerprints from showing on parts people touch.
Low sheen finishes with a modern, understated look. Flat black is our most requested color for architectural hardware, light fixtures and product parts.
A fine sand or wrinkle texture that hides small casting flaws and handling marks. A practical choice for housings, tool parts and anything that gets gripped.
Powders with suspended metallic flake, or a translucent candy color layered over a silver base for depth. Often finished with a clear topcoat for extra protection.
A clear powder layer over polished aluminum, brass, copper or plated parts. It keeps the natural metal look while protecting it from tarnish and fingerprints.
Two coat systems with a corrosion resistant primer under a UV stable topcoat. Built for coastal air, patios and parts that spend their life outside.
Each project is reviewed for substrate, dimensions, existing coating, desired appearance and surfaces that must remain bare before a preparation and coating plan is selected.
Show us the parts, tell us the quantity and the color or sheen you have in mind.
We confirm the base metal, the prep and any masking, then send a written quote within 24 business hours.
Masking protects threads, bores, bearing seats, ground points and mating surfaces that must remain functional.
Old coatings and rust come off, the metal is blasted to a clean profile and pretreated for adhesion.
Powder is applied, cured to the manufacturer schedule, checked for coverage and sheen, then packed.
A quick reference to the powder finishes we apply, the options that go with them and the kinds of parts that come through the shop most often.
Slide the handle across each photo to compare the part as we received it with the same part after powder coating.
Before
Years of sun had turned the original paint chalky and gray. Stripped, blasted and recoated in a fine textured black that will hold its color on a sunny wall.
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Years of rust, peeling paint and surface corrosion. Stripped down to bare metal, prepared and refinished with a durable matte black coating for a clean, long-lasting finish.
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Years of chipped paint, rust and worn finishes. Stripped, repaired and refinished in a soft pink coating to restore the original charm and give each door knob a fresh, durable finish.
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.
Powder only bonds to metal that can carry a static charge and survive the cure, and each metal asks for its own cleaning and pretreatment.
The most common metal we coat. Rust and scale are blasted away, then the surface is pretreated so the powder grips and resists creeping corrosion at edges and holes.
Light and naturally corrosion resistant, but it needs a dedicated pretreatment to hold powder long term. Castings are preheated first so trapped gases do not blister the finish.
Porous metal that holds oil and air. We bake it out before coating to drive out what is trapped inside, which is the step that keeps pinholes out of the final color.
Coated when you want color on a part that already resists rust. The smooth surface gets a light blast for profile so the powder has something to grab.
Can be powder coated with the right prep. The zinc layer is cleaned, lightly profiled and preheated to limit outgassing, giving two layers of protection in one part.
Polished or freshly plated parts can be sealed under clear powder. It is where our plating and powder work meet, and few powder shops can offer both.
We run all three kinds of work, so we have no reason to push one over the others. Here is how they compare when you are deciding on a finish.
We started as a plating shop in 1989 and added powder coating so our clients could get color and metal finishes from one place. The same attention to prep that our plating work is known for goes into every powder coated part.
Send a photo of your parts and receive a no obligation quote within 24 hours.
Every part leaves our shop backed by our craftsmanship guarantee. If you are not satisfied, we make it right.
A single bracket or a box of production parts, shipped to us from any state and returned insured.
Most projects are completed within 3 to 5 weeks. Expedited Orders: 5 to 7 business days. Contact us for availability.
The process may suit furniture components, architectural hardware, lighting, electronic housings, furniture components and selected marine or equipment parts.
Cup holders, slot cabinet trim, sign brackets, stanchion tops and chair hardware in colors matched to the property. Trusted by casino resorts across North County San Diego to stand up to constant handling and cleaning.
Sconces, pendant shades, lantern bodies, door pulls and hinges coated to match across an entire project.
Housings, chassis panels and control boxes with ground points, threads and gasket channels masked.
Brackets, mounts and fittings coated over a primer for salt air, harbor spray and constant sun.
Table bases, chair components, menu holders and shelving hardware for restaurants, hotels and bars.
Short runs and prototype parts for designers and small brands that need a production quality finish.
From custom builders to industrial manufacturers, our clients trust us to deliver the same result every time.
Powder coating looks simple from the outside. The difference between a finish that lasts for years and one that flakes in a season comes down to the steps nobody sees.
Old paint, powder and rust are removed completely, never coated over, so the new finish bonds to the metal itself.
Every part is cleaned and pretreated after blasting, the step that keeps rust from creeping under the coating later.
Parts are cured to the powder maker schedule and checked for full coverage, even sheen and correct color.
Finished pieces are wrapped individually so they arrive without rub marks or scuffs from shipping.
Small Steps That Make a Better Finish
Powder is cured with heat, so anything on the part that is not metal has to come off first. Rubber bumpers, plastic caps, gaskets, glass, bearings, seals and electrical parts will not survive the cure. Taking them off before you ship saves labor on our end and keeps those pieces safe.
Think about where the part touches other parts. Threads, bores, bearing seats, ground points and sliding surfaces usually need to stay bare, because even a thin layer of powder can stop a bolt from turning or a lid from closing. Mark those areas with tape or a quick photo note and we will mask or plug them.
Tell us about any repairs. Body filler, epoxy and glue break down in the cure and leave bubbles behind, while welded and brazed areas often need extra blasting. Old parts that lived in oil, such as tool and machine parts, may need an extra bake out before coating.
Finally, send everything that needs to match in the same order. Powder colors vary slightly from batch to batch, so a full set coated together will always line up better than pieces done months apart.
Gentle cleaning helps preserve the finish
For marine or outdoor components, rinse off salt and contaminants regularly. Avoid harsh chemicals that may affect the coating.
Powder coating is a cured finish, not a guarantee against impact damage or wear. The service life depends on preparation, coating selection, exposure and how the part is handled.
Near the coast, salt is the main enemy. Rinse outdoor and marine parts with fresh water every few weeks and after storms. A light coat of non abrasive spray wax a couple of times a year adds another layer that sheds water and salt.
If a part takes a deep hit and the coating is broken down to metal, seal the spot quickly with touch up paint so moisture cannot spread underneath. For a full repair, we can strip the part and coat it again to match the rest of the set.
Powder Coating Gallery
Gloss, satin, matte, textured and metallic powder coat on hardware, brackets, enclosures, lighting and small production runs.
Before shipping, remove rubber, plastic, glass, gaskets, bearings, seals and electrical components. Mark areas that must remain uncoated, wrap parts individually, insure the shipment and include tracking after receiving a quote number.
Send photos, quantities and the color you want. We reply with a written quote, prep notes and lead time. Please wait for your quote number before shipping.
Remove rubber, plastic, glass and bearings, then bag any small hardware you want returned. Wrap each part on its own with at least three inches of padding.
Declare the full value with the carrier and email us the tracking number so your parts are logged the day they arrive.
We photograph the finished parts for your approval, wrap each one in fresh packing and ship them back insured.
Every powder coat job is stripped, blasted, coated and cured in our own facility in North County San Diego.
Powder coating, plating and metal finishing in San Diego County since 1989.
Decorative Metal Coatings serves Hesperia customers from its Oceanside, California facility. The company does not claim a coating shop or installation team in Hesperia. Shipping arrangements are confirmed after quote approval.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Review these practical details before preparing metal parts for a powder coating estimate.
No. The process requires a conductive part that can be grounded and withstand the curing temperature. Rubber, plastic, glass, seals and similar components must be removed.
Yes. Threads, bores, bearing seats, ground points and mating surfaces can be identified for masking before coating.
Clear powder may be considered over suitable polished or plated parts. The existing finish, substrate and preparation need to be reviewed first.
Send photos, quantity, desired color and sheen, dimensions and any areas that must remain bare. Wait for the written quote and quote number before shipping parts.
Steel, aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel, galvanized steel, brass and copper may be considered. The preparation and suitability depend on the specific alloy and part.
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.