Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceOur metal plating reaches Henderson homeowners, resort properties, designers and manufacturers by mail. Send fixtures or parts to our shop in Oceanside, California, and they return replated, inspected and insured.
Born as a factory town, grown into much more.
Henderson began during the Second World War as housing for a huge magnesium plant. The Water Street District downtown dates from those years. Today it is the second largest city in Nevada, known for master planned areas like Green Valley and Anthem and for a resort community built around a man made lake.
Henderson residents usually find us after a frustrating search for a matching fixture. The fix is simple. Email photos, review our written quote and ship the piece. A box reaches us in about a day or two on the ground. We replate to match the rest of your set and insure the return.
Homeowners are the largest group, with faucets, shower trim and door hardware. Designers working on lake and golf course homes ask about custom tones. Manufacturers in the industrial areas ask about functional coatings.
Henderson asks for nickel plating and chrome plating on bath fixtures, brass plating and gold 24k plating for designer hardware, and electroless nickel plating for manufactured parts.
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
View ServiceAn 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 ServiceClassic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
View ServiceReal 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 ServiceShower trim, lake house lighting and plant floor parts.
Southern Nevada water leaves scale on everything it touches. A faucet can look ten years older than it is. When the spots have etched the surface, replating is the only real cure. We strip the piece, polish the brass body and build a new finish that is thicker than the original.
The city never lost its industrial side. Plants here still make chemicals, food products and equipment. For machined and fabricated parts we offer electroless nickel, which covers evenly and resists corrosion. Send the base metal and what the part is exposed to, and we will recommend a type.
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.
Henderson parcels reach us quickly by ground.
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 Henderson is plated in this building.
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
A ground package from Henderson usually arrives in one to two business days. Soak off loose scale if you like, but skip harsh acids. They can damage the brass underneath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Henderson homeowners and plant teams ask these.
If the body is solid brass, yes. The damage is in the plating, not the metal below. We remove the old finish, polish out the etching and replate. The fixture goes back on its original valves.
Satin and brushed finishes are more forgiving than mirror ones. Satin nickel is a popular choice in Henderson for that reason. Whatever the finish, drying fixtures after use slows the buildup.
Yes. Send a sample piece and we adjust brass, bronze, nickel or gold tones until they sit right next to it. We plate one part first and hold it beside your sample in daylight, and only after you say it is right do we run the rest of the set.
A drawing or photos, the base metal, the quantity and a note on the environment the part works in. With that we can suggest low, medium or high phosphorus and give you a written price.
Please do. Bag each room separately and label the bags. We plate the full set together for consistent color and return it sorted the way you sent it. Screws and fasteners can stay home unless you want them finished to match.
Send us a few photos of the part from different angles, along with what it is and the finish you want. We look them over and send a written quote, usually within 24 business hours. It's free, and you're under no obligation to go ahead.
Standard orders take 3 to 5 weeks from the day your parts arrive. If you're on a deadline, ask about expedited service. When the schedule allows, we can finish in 5 to 7 business days.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered for 12 months. If something isn't right with the finish we put on, call us and we'll make it right.