Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in HighlandWe provide metal plating to Highland homeowners, ranch and grove owners, contractors and businesses who mail their parts to our Oceanside shop. Hardware, fixtures, gates and equipment parts come back refinished and insured.
At the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Highland sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, east of San Bernardino. East Highlands Ranch is built among old citrus groves, and some groves still produce. There's a small historic district near Base Line and Palm, and newer neighborhoods spread toward the hills. Resort and casino properties nearby add hospitality work.
From the foot of the mountains to our bench is usually a one day parcel trip. Photos come first, then a written quote. We strip, plate or coat and inspect each part, and the order returns insured.
Families in the newer tracts send entry sets and pendant lights. Grove and ranch owners send gate hardware and equipment parts. Hospitality businesses send fixtures and rails, and contractors send hardware for new homes in the foothills.
Highland orders often include chrome plating, nickel plating and patinas, plus powder coating and refurbishing for outdoor pieces.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in HighlandAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View in HighlandA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View in HighlandClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in HighlandReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View in HighlandBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View in HighlandSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View in HighlandHand 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 in HighlandA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View in HighlandTrim, 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 ServiceGrove gates, foothill homes and resort lobbies.
Citrus groves and ranches around Highland have gates, latches and equipment that take sun, dust and the occasional mountain storm. Our refurbishing work strips rust and refinishes them in powder coat. Homeowners in East Highlands Ranch send lighting and door hardware for nickel, brass or dark patina.
Hospitality properties near Highland need fixtures and rails that look perfect for guests and survive heavy use. We refinish them in batches. Contractors building in the foothills send stair rails and hardware so they arrive on site already finished.
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.
Highland pieces come to our shop 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 Highland is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Highland parcels usually take one business day to reach us. Brush off dirt and leaves from outdoor hardware so the box stays clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland homeowners and growers often ask these.
Yes. Hinges, latches and chain hardware are stripped of rust and old paint, repaired and refinished in powder coat or a patina. Long gate sections usually ship by freight, so send measurements before removing them.
Oil rubbed bronze, satin nickel and antique brass are favorites, and they suit the warm look many of these homes have. Send a photo of the room and we'll suggest a finish. Satin nickel looks clean and modern next to stone and wood.
They do. Send a set of rooms or a section at a time, and we return it before the next goes out. We label everything so it goes back to the right place. Pieces come back clearly labeled.
Yes. Label each home and location, and we return rails and hardware finished and sorted so the install crew can work quickly.
Some families in Highland still have ladders, crate stamps, scales and packing house hardware from the grove days. Steel and iron parts can be stripped of rust and refinished, and brass stamps can be polished. If a piece is a keepsake, we lean toward the gentlest option and tell you what we recommend.
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.