Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in MontclairOur metal plating serves Montclair retailers, auto businesses, offices and homeowners who send parts to our Oceanside shop. Display fixtures, small trim, office hardware and home pieces return stripped, plated and insured.
A commuter town with a big regional mall.
Montclair sits at the western edge of San Bernardino County, where the 10 freeway, Metrolink and the bus transit center make it an easy place to commute from. Montclair Place, a big regional shopping center, anchors the north side, and Holt Boulevard carries auto businesses and small shops. Neighborhoods are mostly postwar ranch homes.
Montclair customers ship their parts by ground, usually overnight. Send us some pictures for a quote. The parts go through stripping, plating or powder coat, and a hands on check, before UPS brings them home to Montclair insured.
Retailers at the mall send display fixtures and storefront hardware. Auto businesses along Holt send small chrome trim and showroom pieces. Offices near the transit center send handles and rails, and homeowners send faucets, door sets and patio pieces.
Montclair asks for chrome plating, nickel plating and brass plating, along with powder coating and metal polishing.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in MontclairAn 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 MontclairClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in MontclairReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View in MontclairBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View in MontclairSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View in MontclairHand 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 MontclairA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View in MontclairTrim, 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 ServiceMall storefronts, Holt Boulevard lots and ranch house kitchens.
Retailers at Montclair Place refresh display racks, shelf brackets and storefront hardware between seasons. We replate them in chrome or nickel, or polish stainless, and return them in rounds so the store never looks half finished. Auto businesses along Holt send small trim and showroom fixtures.
Montclair's ranch homes from the 1950s and 60s often still have their original bath fixtures and door hardware. Owners send them for stripping and a fresh finish rather than replacing them. Patio furniture and porch lights faded by the inland sun come in for powder coat.
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.
Here's how Montclair parts make the trip.
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 Montclair is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Montclair boxes generally reach our shop the next business day. Racks and long brackets ship well bundled together with cardboard and tape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Montclair retailers and homeowners usually ask these.
Yes. Racks, shelf brackets and fixtures are replated in chrome or nickel, or polished if they're stainless. Send them in rounds timed to your floor changes, and we return each round before the next comes off the floor. Tell us your reset dates and we'll plan around them. Many stores keep a spare set of brackets so the floor never goes empty.
Yes. Display stands, brackets and small trim pieces are stripped, polished and plated nickel and chrome for a bright showroom look. Car dealers often send these pieces before a big sales event.
Often. Many are solid brass under the chrome. We strip, polish and replate them, checking for cracks first. Towel bars and soap dishes usually come along in the same box.
Many do. Tag each piece by door, and we return the set sorted with a matching finish. Lever sets near the transit center see heavy daily use. It keeps a busy office looking consistent.
Powder coat, preferably in a lighter color, handles inland sun and heat best. White and sand stay cooler to touch.
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.