Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in WalnutOur metal plating serves Walnut homeowners, horse owners, the college and local businesses who mail parts to our Oceanside shop. Lighting, plumbing fixtures, gate hardware and campus pieces come back stripped, plated and insured.
Quiet hills, equestrian trails and Mt. San Antonio College.
Walnut is a hilly, mostly residential city on the east side of the San Gabriel Valley. Equestrian trails wind between neighborhoods, many homes sit on larger lots with views, and Mt. San Antonio College, one of the biggest community colleges in California, sits near the center of town. The city has very little industry.
Walnut pieces travel to our shop by ground in about one business day. Pictures are enough for a written quote. We strip, plate or coat and inspect everything, then ship it back insured.
Homeowners send chandeliers, faucets, cabinet hardware and entry door sets. Horse owners send stall latches and trail gate hardware. The college sends handles, rails and lab fixtures, and small businesses send storefront pieces.
Walnut mostly orders nickel plating, brass plating and gold 24k plating, along with powder coating for trail and gate hardware.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in WalnutAn 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 WalnutClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in WalnutReal 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 ServiceGrand entries, riding trails and college corridors.
Walnut's hillside homes are often remodeled with care, and owners want lighting and plumbing that look custom: polished nickel, satin brass, gold accents on chandeliers and entry hardware. We finish complete sets together so a whole house matches, and match samples by hand when needed.
The equestrian trails mean gates, latches and hitching posts all over town, and our refurbishing work restores them in tough powder coat. Mt. San Antonio College sends door handles, rails and fixtures during breaks, labeled by building and room so everything returns where it belongs.
Big order or a single knob, same care.
Homeowners send us one faucet. Companies in and out of state send production runs of hundreds or thousands of parts. Both get a written quote and the same inspection before anything ships back.
Walnut orders come to us this way.
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 Walnut is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Walnut boxes usually arrive in one business day. Remove crystals and glass from chandeliers and keep them at home.
Other east San Gabriel Valley cities we serve:
Frequently Asked Questions
Walnut homeowners and horse owners usually ask these.
Yes. We can plate the whole fixture in 24k gold over nickel, or plate only certain parts, like the arms or candle cups, in gold while the body is polished nickel or bronze. Take the crystals and glass off, pack the arms so they can't bend, and send photos with the size so we can quote.
Yes. We strip rust, repair wear and powder coat them, masking moving parts so they latch smoothly. Dark colors hide dust and fingerprints well. Riders like gate latches that work with one hand from the saddle, so we keep the action smooth.
Yes. Tag each piece by building and room, tell us when classes resume, and we return every round on time. Lab fixtures and handrails often come in the same round.
Send one existing piece as a sample. We finish the new or replated pieces by hand to match it. Hand finishing lets us match even older pieces with slight wear.
Yes, with gentle care. Gold over nickel cleans easily with mild soap and a soft cloth; avoid abrasive pads. Dry the faucet after use to keep water spots away.
Yes, and most of our work starts that way. We strip the old plating down to the base metal, repair what needs repair, then plate it fresh. New plating over a failing layer never lasts, so we don't do it.
We do. Along with single pieces for homeowners, we run batches of hundreds or thousands of parts for companies in California and other states. Send a photo of a sample, the quantity and the finish, and we'll quote the whole run.
Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, pot metal and zamak. Some of them need extra prep so the plating bonds well, and we'll tell you up front if your part does.