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Metal Plating in Lancaster, CA

High desert wind and sun meet a better finish.

Lancaster relies on us for metal plating done by mail from our Oceanside shop. Aerospace suppliers, ranch owners, shops and homeowners in the Antelope Valley get their parts stripped, plated or coated, and sent back insured.

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Flight testing, poppies and a lot of wind.

Lancaster sits in the Antelope Valley, the high desert north of Los Angeles. Aerospace has shaped the area for generations, with flight test and aircraft work nearby. The weather is extreme for metal: strong wind full of sand, hot summers, cold winter nights and very dry air.

A Lancaster parcel tends to make the trip over the mountains in a single business day. Snap photos, read over our written quote, then ship when it suits you. We strip, prep, plate or coat each part, inspect it, and ship your order back insured.

Aerospace suppliers and machine shops send small parts for electroless nickel. Ranch and property owners send gates, hinges and lanterns for refurbishing. Homeowners near The BLVD downtown and on the west side send outdoor fixtures that the wind and sand have worn down.

What We Do

Plating Services in Lancaster

Lancaster asks for electroless nickel plating on technical parts, powder coating and refurbishing for outdoor metal, and chrome plating and nickel plating for homes.

Metal Finishing Shop Serving Lancaster

Hangars, horse properties and desert backyards.

Aerospace work around Lancaster creates demand for precise, even coatings. Machine shops and suppliers send fittings, brackets and machined parts for electroless nickel, which coats threads and bores evenly and resists wear. Prototypes and production runs are both welcome.

Out on the open land around the city, past the alfalfa fields and Joshua trees, horse properties and ranches have gates, latches and hardware that take a beating from blowing sand. Powder coating and refurbishing bring them back. In town, homeowners want outdoor lights and house numbers that stop looking sandblasted after a year.

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 Lancaster to Our Shop

    Lancaster parts come down to us by ground in four easy steps.

    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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster

    Lancaster boxes usually take one business day to reach our shop. Shake out sand and dust from hollow parts before packing, since grit can scratch other pieces in the box.

    Nearby Cities We Serve

    Other desert and LA County cities we serve:

    Palmdale Santa Clarita Bakersfield Victorville

    How Lancaster Customers Ship Parts to Us

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Questions Lancaster customers bring up most.

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    Powder coating is usually the toughest choice for outdoor pieces in the Antelope Valley, since it forms a thick, chip resistant layer. Nickel and chrome are also durable. Soft finishes like brass and patinas are better kept indoors.

    Many do. It deposits evenly without electric current, so it covers threads, bores and edges well and adds wear resistance. Send your spec and quantity, and we confirm the coating in the quote.

    Yes. We remove rust and old paint, repair bends and pitting, and refinish in powder coat or a patina. Large gates usually ship by freight, so send measurements first. Small latches and hinges fit in a regular parcel box.

    Temperature swings don't hurt quality plating or powder coat. The real wear comes from blowing sand and sun. Choosing a tough finish and cleaning off dust gently helps it last.

    Yes, and we suggest it. A small first batch lets you check fit and finish. Once approved, we run the full order the same way.

    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.