Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in AuroraFixtures, hardware, tools and keepsakes around Aurora take daily use, and eventually the finish gives out. We strip the old surface, repair what is damaged and plate each piece again. We have worked this way since 1989, with a 12 month guarantee on our workmanship.
Stanley Marketplace to the suburbs, metal gets worn everywhere.
Aurora is one of Colorado's biggest cities and a patchwork of neighborhoods, from older homes near Fitzsimons to newer subdivisions and busy commercial streets. Every one of them has hardware, railings and fixtures that eventually need a fresh finish.
The medical campus, the Buckley area and the aerospace suppliers nearby bring technical work too: machined parts, instruments and tooling that need coatings for wear and corrosion. We can quote a single part or a full production run.
Restaurants and shops around Stanley Marketplace and Havana Street also send fixtures and trim, and homeowners send lamps and door hardware. Send photos of what you have and we will give you a written quote and a plain recommendation.
Work from Aurora spans electroless nickel and nickel for technical parts, chrome and black finishes for restaurants and shops, brass and gold for lighting, and powder coating for railings, frames and outdoor furniture.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in AuroraAn even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
View in AuroraA warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
View in AuroraClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in AuroraReal 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 ServiceTechnical parts and tired fixtures, finished to last.
Technical parts do well with electroless nickel, which covers evenly across threads, bores and edges. Companies in and around the city send us trial parts first, then full runs. A written quote covers the entire order from the start.
Homes and shops get a finish chosen for how the piece lives. Door hardware and faucets need wear resistance, light fixtures need a clean look, and outdoor pieces need a coating that handles sun, hail and cold snaps.
See the price before you ship a thing.
Snap a few photos from different angles and tell us the finish you have in mind. You'll get a written quote and a realistic lead time. Standard work takes 3 to 5 weeks, and expedited orders are possible when the schedule allows.
Parts from Aurora travel to us by ground carrier, and the written quote always comes before shipping.
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 Aurora is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Parts from Aurora travel to Oceanside, California by ground in about 3 to 4 days. Each Aurora piece gets its own wrapping, the box gets insurance and we get the tracking number. We return the finished order insured, with tracking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for Aurora and the east side of the Denver area.
Yes. Electroless nickel covers evenly, including inside bores and across threads, so it suits parts that need wear or corrosion resistance. Send a drawing or photos, a count and a note on what the part does, and we confirm the best version.
Yes. Many companies send a few parts first. We plate them, you check fit and finish, and then the full run follows. The written quote can cover both stages, so nothing about the cost is a surprise along the way.
Use a strong box or crate, wrap each part, and keep metal from rubbing metal. Larger orders can go on a pallet by freight. Tell us the weight and count, and we help you set it up.
Yes. Bar rails, door pulls, light fixtures and trim can all be stripped, repaired and finished to match. Send photos of the full set, so every piece comes back looking like part of the same family.
Hail can chip any coating if it strikes hard enough. For outdoor pieces, powder coating is thick and tough, and we explain what to expect. Covered porches and sheltered spots help any finish last longer.
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.