Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in OntarioWe offer metal plating to Ontario customers who ship parts to our Oceanside shop. Logistics companies near the airport, manufacturers, contractors and homeowners along historic Euclid Avenue get their metal refinished and sent back insured.
A shipping hub with a historic main street.
Ontario is one of Southern California's big logistics centers, with Ontario International Airport, rail lines and huge warehouses. That means a lot of steel equipment that wears out. The city also has a historic side. Euclid Avenue, with its wide median and old pepper trees, is lined with early 1900s homes.
Ontario parts ship to us by ground and usually arrive in one business day. Larger orders can come by freight. Send photos for a written quote, ship the parts, and we prep, plate or coat and inspect them before sending them back insured.
Logistics and air cargo companies send brackets, carts and equipment parts for powder coating. Manufacturers send production parts for plating or tumbling. Homeowners near Euclid Avenue send lighting and hardware from houses built more than a century ago, often solid brass hiding under decades of grime.
Ontario orders usually involve powder coating, tumble finishes and chrome plating, plus nickel plating and home decor restoration for historic homes.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in OntarioAn 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 OntarioClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in OntarioReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View in OntarioBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View in OntarioSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View in OntarioHand applied aged finishes like oil rubbed bronze and antique brass, sealed to last.
View in OntarioLamps, door hardware, mirrors and keepsakes stripped, repaired and refinished.
View in OntarioA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View in OntarioTrim, 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 ServiceCargo docks, factories and pepper tree streets.
Warehouses and cargo operations use steel carts, guards and dock equipment that get banged around every day. We strip and powder coat them in tough finishes. Manufacturers send production parts in quantity, sometimes for tumbling first to remove burrs, then plating.
The historic homes along Euclid Avenue and nearby streets have original lighting, door hardware and porch fixtures. Owners send them for stripping and replating in finishes that fit the era, and we match any original pieces they keep in place. Porch lanterns and mail slots are especially common from these streets.
You don't have to live nearby to work with us.
Customers all over the country pack their parts and ship them to our Oceanside shop. We finish them, inspect them and send them back insured. It starts with a few photos.
Ontario customers send parts by parcel or freight. Here's how.
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 Ontario is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Ontario parcels usually reach us the next business day. Pallets by freight work well for big orders. Just tell us the delivery date so receiving is ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ontario customers usually want to know these first.
Yes. Larger items and big orders often come on a pallet. Let us know before it ships, include a packing list with counts, and strap everything down. Our receiving hours are Monday to Friday, 8 to 4.
Tumbling removes burrs and sharp edges and smooths the surface, so plating goes on more evenly and looks better. It is a good step for stamped or machined parts in quantity.
We do this often. We take fixtures apart, strip the old finish, fix small damage, and refinish them in nickel, brass or a patina that suits the house.
Yes. Powder coating forms a thick, tough layer that resists chips and scratches far better than paint. Proper blasting and pretreatment before coating is what makes it last.
We do. Once a finish is approved, we note the process and run repeat orders the same way so every batch matches. Tell us your usual quantities and we plan around them.
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.