Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in OrlandoHandles, rails, fixtures, lamps and decor around Orlando get touched, cleaned and sunned all day long. We strip the worn finish, repair the base metal and plate each piece by hand. We have worked this way since 1989, and the workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months.
Hotel lobbies and Thornton Park porches, all well handled.
Orlando runs on hospitality. Resorts, hotels, restaurants and convention venues use huge amounts of hardware, from door pulls and rails to light fixtures and decor, and all of it is handled constantly by guests and staff, which wears finishes down quickly.
The city also has plenty of homes, from bungalows in College Park and Thornton Park to larger houses around the lakes. Brass doorknobs, lamps and bath fixtures there get the same attention, and we treat a single piece with the same care as a full hotel order.
A few photos and a short note are plenty for us to start. We reply with honest advice and a written quote, so you can decide without any pressure at all, and we only begin after you say yes.
Orlando requests include chrome, nickel and black finishes for hotels and restaurants, brass and gold for lobbies and lighting, polished finishes for decor, bronze patinas for themed spaces and powder coating for railings and outdoor furniture.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View in OrlandoAn 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 OrlandoClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View in OrlandoReal 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 ServiceEvery guest touches it, so the finish counts.
Hospitality hardware has to look new for a long time. We plate rails, handles, plates and fixtures in one batch so color and shine match across the whole property, and we build finishes made for constant handling and cleaning.
Themed spaces and decor often need special finishes: aged bronze, antique brass, verdigris and similar looks. We apply patinas by hand and seal them for lasting color. A sample piece can be done first, so you approve the look before the full order.
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.
Sending hardware from Orlando is simple once the written quote is settled and approved.
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 Orlando is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
Our shop is in Oceanside, California, and Orlando customers send work by ground carrier, which takes about 3 to 5 days. Wrap Orlando parts individually, insure the box and send the tracking number by email. Finished orders return insured.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hotels, homes and shops in Orlando ask us.
Yes. Large runs are routine for us. We plate every piece in the same batch standard, so color and shine match, and a sample can be done first. A written quote covers the entire run.
Nickel, chrome and black finishes with a strong base layer stand up to heavy handling and cleaning. We recommend one based on how the piece is used, and we explain how to clean it. Housekeeping staff can wipe them down daily.
Yes. We apply patinas by hand and seal them, so the color stays put. Send reference photos or a sample piece, and we match the look as closely as the metals allow. Tell us the color you need.
Larger orders can travel on pallets by freight. Tell us the count and weight, and we explain how to pack and label them. We confirm the quote and details before anything leaves your property. Photos of the loading area help us advise on pallets.
Yes. Designers send color references, samples and room photos, and we work toward them. A single piece can be finished first for approval, and one quote can cover all the items in the project. Many designers send a sample first.
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.