Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in Yorba LindaWe handle metal plating for Yorba Linda homeowners, designers, horse property owners and builders who send parts to our Oceanside shop. Lighting, hardware, gates and fixtures return refinished, inspected and insured.
The Land of Gracious Living, up in the hills.
Yorba Linda calls itself the Land of Gracious Living, and its neighborhoods back that up with large lots, custom homes and horse trails winding through the hills. It is also the birthplace of Richard Nixon, and his presidential library sits on the site of his childhood home. Sun and dry winds are the main enemies of outdoor metal here.
Yorba Linda customers ship to us, and a ground box typically lands in one business day. Photos come first, followed by a written quote. We strip, plate or patina each piece, inspect it and ship your order back insured.
Homeowners send lighting, cabinet hardware and bath fixtures from remodels. Designers send custom pieces in specific finishes. Horse property owners send gate hardware and barn lights, and builders send rails and fixtures for new custom homes.
Yorba Linda often orders nickel plating, brass plating and gold 24k plating for interiors, with patinas and powder coating outside.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in Yorba LindaAn 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 Yorba LindaClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in Yorba LindaReal 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 ServiceDesigner kitchens, trail gates and grand staircases.
Remodels in Yorba Linda often aim high. Designers ask for polished nickel, satin brass, two tone gold accents or hand rubbed bronze on lighting, pulls and faucets. We finish complete sets together so every piece in a kitchen or bath matches, and we can color match a sample.
Along the horse trails, gate latches, hinges and barn lights need tough finishes, and our refurbishing work handles them. Builders of new custom homes send stair rails, balusters and entry hardware to be finished before installation, labeled so each piece goes to its spot.
Over three decades of plating, one shop in Oceanside.
Every part is stripped, prepped, plated and inspected in our own building, and our work comes with a 12 month workmanship guarantee. Send photos and we'll take it from there.
Here's how Yorba Linda projects reach 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 Yorba Linda is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Yorba Linda boxes usually arrive the business day after pickup. For design projects, put the color sample in the same box as the pieces to be finished.
Other north Orange County cities we work with:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yorba Linda homeowners and designers often ask these.
Yes. Two tone 24k gold combines bright and satin areas on the same piece, which looks rich on accents. We plate a nickel barrier first so the gold stays clean. Send a sketch or photo showing which areas should be bright and which satin.
We can. Send everything together and we finish it as one batch. If some pieces are staying on the wall, include one as the sample and we match the new pieces to it.
Yes. Pry them off carefully, keep the pins in a bag, and send them in. We polish and replate the brass or switch them to polished nickel or black, then seal them so the sun does not darken them again within a season.
For many years with simple care. Wipe it with a soft damp cloth and dry it, and skip scouring pads. Nickel is harder than brass, so it keeps its shine better on pulls and faucets that get touched all day.
It is, with care. Gold over nickel holds up well when cleaned gently with mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and strong cleaners. Dry it after use to keep water spots away.
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.