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Metal Plating in Palm Springs, CA

Mid century modern deserves original hardware, done right.

We take care of metal plating for Palm Springs homeowners, boutique hotels, restorers and shops who send their parts to our Oceanside shop. Mid century door hardware, lighting, pool rails and decor come back stripped, plated and insured.

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Chrome and Nickel Plating for Palm Springs

The desert capital of mid century design.

Palm Springs has one of the largest collections of mid century modern architecture in the world, from Alexander tract homes to custom houses by famous architects. Owners take preservation seriously, and Modernism Week draws visitors every winter. Boutique hotels downtown and in the Movie Colony keep the same style, and the summer sun is relentless.

Palm Springs customers ship by ground, and boxes usually reach our shop in a day after crossing the pass. Photos are all we need for a written quote. Every piece is stripped, refinished and inspected before it heads back insured.

Homeowners and restorers send satin chrome door levers, pocket door pulls, globe lights and starburst fixtures. Boutique hotels send bath fixtures and pool rails. Vintage shops on North Palm Canyon send lamps and decor, and designers send pieces for a period correct finish.

What We Do

Plating Services in Palm Springs

Palm Springs asks for chrome plating, nickel plating and brass plating on mid century pieces, plus home decor restoration and powder coating outdoors.

Metal Finishing Services for Palm Springs

Alexander homes, boutique hotels and vintage shop windows.

Preserving a mid century home means keeping its details, and the hardware is a big one. Satin chrome levers, brushed brass pulls, pocket door hardware and atomic style lights come to us for stripping and refinishing in the exact sheen they had. We match a sample piece so restored and untouched hardware blend.

Boutique hotels around downtown and the Movie Colony refinish bath fixtures, pool rails and lighting during the slow summer, before the winter rush. Vintage dealers on North Palm Canyon send lamps, barware and decor to restore before sale, and we tell them honestly when a piece is better polished than replated.

Ship It From Anywhere

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.

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    How It Works

    From Palm Springs to Our Shop

    Palm Springs pieces travel to our shop like this.

    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 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs

    Palm Springs boxes cross the pass and normally reach us in one business day. Ship early in the week in summer so packages don't bake in a truck over the weekend.

    Nearby Cities We Serve

    Other Coachella Valley cities we plate for:

    Cathedral City Palm Desert Indio La Quinta

    Why Palm Springs Sends Its Plating to DMC

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Palm Springs homeowners, hotels and dealers ask these most.

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    Yes. Satin chrome was the go to finish in many mid century tract homes, and we plate it again with the same soft brushed sheen. Send one original lever in good shape as the sample. We match the brushing direction too, so restored pieces sit next to originals without standing out.

    Most can. We take the fixture apart, keep glass and sockets aside, strip the metal and plate chrome, nickel or brass. Thin spun metal needs a gentle touch, so we polish lightly. Tell us if the arms are bent; we can often straighten them before plating.

    Many do, since summer is the quiet season. Send a set of rooms or the pool area at a time, and everything comes back before the winter visitors arrive. Labels by room make reinstallation fast.

    Yes. If the original plating is dull but not worn through, a careful polish keeps the original surface, which collectors often prefer. We look at your photos and suggest the gentlest option that will look good.

    Chrome over nickel or polished stainless are the toughest choices. Rinse off chlorine and minerals now and then, and the finish will last for years even in Palm Springs summers.

    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.