Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceWe provide metal plating to Mission Viejo homeowners, clubs, contractors and offices who ship their parts to our Oceanside shop. Fixtures, lighting, hardware and patio pieces come back plated, inspected and insured.
A planned city around a private lake.
Mission Viejo was planned from scratch in the 1960s, and its neighborhoods wrap around Lake Mission Viejo and the hills of south Orange County. Most homes are from the 1970s and 80s, which means many of them are on their second or third remodel. Owners often want to keep solid older fixtures and give them a new finish.
Mission Viejo customers ship to us by ground, and boxes usually arrive the next business day. Send photos for a written quote. Once approved, pack and ship, and we strip, plate and check every piece before the insured return.
Homeowners send faucets, lighting, cabinet pulls and door hardware from remodels. Lake and swim clubs send rails, ladders and hardware. Contractors send batches of fixtures, and offices near the Shops at Mission Viejo send handles and rails that see daily use.
Mission Viejo orders include nickel plating and brass plating for remodels, chrome plating for pool and lake hardware, and powder coating for patio sets.
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 Mission ViejoClassic 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 ServiceRemodeled kitchens, lake clubs and hillside patios.
Remodels are everywhere in Mission Viejo, and the 1970s and 80s fixtures they turn up are often heavier and better made than new ones. Owners send them for polished nickel, satin brass or matte black so the old pieces fit a new kitchen or bath. We finish whole sets together so tones match.
Pool and lake hardware takes a beating from chlorine, sun and water. Rails, ladder parts and gate latches come to us for stripping and chrome or nickel. Patio furniture on hillside decks fades fast, and we refurbish and powder coat it for another long run.
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.
Mission Viejo shipments are simple. Here's what to do.
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 Mission Viejo is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Mission Viejo boxes usually land at our shop the next business day. For pool hardware, rinse off chlorine and let the parts dry before you pack them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mission Viejo homeowners and clubs often ask these.
Often they are. Many fixtures from that era are solid brass and heavier than today's. We strip the old finish and plate polished nickel, brass, chrome or a black finish. Photos let us check for plastic parts before you ship.
Yes. Chlorine and sun wear down the finish, but stainless and brass rails can be stripped, polished and replated or simply polished. Rinse off chlorine and dry them before shipping, and tell us how they are mounted.
Polished nickel and satin brass are popular because they feel warm and look good with natural light. Matte black suits a modern look. Send a photo of the room and we suggest a few options.
Yes. We strip the old finish, remove rust, fix small damage and powder coat it in the color you like. Send measurements, since larger sets may need freight shipping rather than parcel boxes.
We do. Put a tag on every piece with the home it belongs to. We keep the orders separate and ship each one back to the address you choose.
The shop is open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM. We're closed on Sunday. Shipments are received Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM Pacific.
Usually, yes. Send a photo of the piece you want to match, or ship it along with your parts as a sample. We adjust the finish until the new work sits right next to the old.
When the work is done and inspected, we pack your parts in fresh materials and ship them back insured. If you're close to Oceanside, you're welcome to pick them up instead.