Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in RialtoWe offer metal plating to Rialto businesses and homeowners who ship their parts to our Oceanside shop. Warehouses, trucking firms, fabricators and families get their metal coated or plated and returned insured.
Route 66 roots and rows of distribution centers.
Rialto sits between Fontana and San Bernardino, with Route 66 running through as Foothill Boulevard. Over the last two decades, the land along the 210 and the 10 filled with large distribution centers. Older neighborhoods near downtown have homes from the 1940s and 50s, and the inland heat is tough on anything left outside.
Rialto parts ship to us by ground, and a box usually lands the next business day. Bigger orders can come by freight. We quote from your photos, then strip, coat or plate and inspect everything before sending it back insured. Most Rialto customers pick UPS or FedEx for boxes and a regional freight carrier for pallets.
Distribution centers send cart frames, guards and dock parts for powder coating. Trucking companies send brackets and step plates. Homeowners near downtown send porch lights, door sets and wrought iron that the sun and dust have worn down.
Rialto relies on powder coating, chrome plating and refurbishing, with nickel plating and tumble finishes for smaller parts.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in RialtoAn 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 RialtoClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in RialtoReal 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
View in RialtoBright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
View in RialtoSilver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
View in RialtoHand applied aged finishes like oil rubbed bronze and antique brass, sealed to last.
View in RialtoLamps, door hardware, mirrors and keepsakes stripped, repaired and refinished.
View in RialtoA tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
View in RialtoTrim, 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 ServiceLoading docks, truck yards and Foothill Boulevard homes.
Rialto's warehouses move goods all day, and their steel equipment gets knocked around constantly. We strip and powder coat guards, cart frames and dock parts in tough finishes, and we can handle repeat orders so a whole fleet of carts ends up matching.
Older homes along and near Foothill Boulevard often have wrought iron railings, security doors and porch lights. We strip off the rust, fix what's bent and refinish them. Trucking companies add brackets and step plates that need chrome or powder coat.
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.
Here is how Rialto customers usually ship to us.
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 Rialto is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Rialto parcels usually reach us the next business day, and pallets work for larger orders. Add a packing list with counts on top.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rialto customers usually ask us about these.
Yes. Send a round, we coat and return it, and the next round goes out. We record the color and texture so every round matches. It also keeps enough carts on the floor for daily work.
Yes. We strip rust and paint, repair bent bars, and refinish in powder coat. Large doors usually ship by freight, so send measurements first. Once refinished, a quality powder coat stands up to inland sun far better than paint.
Chrome gives a bright look and good wear. Textured powder coat gives grip and toughness. We help you choose based on how the plate is used. Fleets often pick one finish and use it on every truck for a uniform look.
We do. Let us know before it ships and strap everything down. Receiving is Monday to Friday, 8 to 4 Pacific. Call ahead so our team can plan the unloading.
Yes. We take them apart, strip and repair the metal, and refinish in powder coat, nickel or a patina. Send photos of each light so we can quote them individually or as a set.
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.