Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceOur metal plating reaches Menifee homeowners, contractors, retirees and small businesses through the mail. Faucets, lighting, door hardware and patio pieces go to our Oceanside shop and come back refinished, checked and insured.
Sun City roots in a fast growing valley.
Menifee became a city only in 2008, but parts of it go back much further. Sun City, one of the first planned retirement communities in the region, sits at its heart, surrounded by newer tracts that keep spreading across the valley. Summers are hot and dry, and the sun is hard on anything metal left outdoors.
Shipping is how Menifee works with us. Take photos, get our price in writing, then hand the box to UPS or FedEx. It typically covers the distance to Oceanside in a single business day, and it returns the same way once every piece has passed our inspection.
Sun City residents send lamps, faucets and keepsakes they would like restored. Families in the newer tracts send builder fixtures for an upgrade. Contractors send rails and hardware from new builds, and homeowners send patio furniture and outdoor lights cooked by the sun.
Menifee requests usually involve nickel plating, chrome plating and brass plating, plus home decor restoration and powder coating.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View ServiceA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View in MenifeeClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View ServiceReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View ServiceBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View ServiceSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View ServiceHand 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 ServiceA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View ServiceTrim, 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 ServiceKeepsakes, new kitchens and hot backyards.
Some of the most meaningful work from Menifee comes from longtime residents of Sun City: a lamp from a first home, a set of candlesticks, a pair of bookends. We restore those carefully and tell you honestly if a piece would be better left alone or just polished.
The newer neighborhoods bring a different kind of order. Owners swap builder finishes for polished nickel or warm brass, and contractors send rails and fixtures by the box. Outdoors, sun faded patio sets and porch lights come in for powder coat that holds up through August.
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.
Menifee customers can follow these 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 Menifee is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Menifee boxes reach Oceanside in about one business day. Keepsakes travel safest double boxed: wrap the piece, box it, then set that box inside a larger one with padding all around.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Menifee residents usually ask us these before shipping.
Most can. We take the lamp apart, strip the old finish and repair small dents, then plate it in brass, nickel or the finish it had. Wiring and shades stay with you or come off first. If a piece is very fragile, we will say so before any work starts.
For anything you can't replace, yes. Double boxing keeps the piece from feeling every bump in transit. Wrap it, put it in a snug inner box, then pad that box inside a bigger one. It is the simplest insurance you can add.
Yes. Tag every rail and fixture with its lot or address and include a short list. We keep each home separate through stripping, plating and inspection, and send them back sorted.
Powder coat, ideally in a lighter color, holds up best and stays cooler to sit on. We strip the old paint and rust, repair small damage and coat each piece. Large sets may need freight, so send sizes first.
If the faucet body is solid brass or zinc die cast, yes. We strip the factory finish and plate polished nickel or another finish you pick. Plastic parts with a metal look can't be plated, and photos help us spot those.
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.