Chrome Plating
Copper, nickel and chrome with hand polishing between layers, for parts that need a bright, lasting shine.
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Metal plating for El Paso reaches cross border manufacturing suppliers, Army families, building owners and homeowners by mail. It is the closest Texas city to our Oceanside, California shop, and returns ship insured.
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Chrome, Nickel and Brass Plating in El Paso
A pass, a post and a border economy.
El Paso sits where Texas, New Mexico and Mexico meet, in the pass below the Franklin Mountains. With its sister city across the river it forms one of the largest manufacturing regions on the border. A major Army post covers the land to the northeast. Downtown and Sunset Heights keep handsome buildings from the early 1900s.
Because El Paso is in the far west of Texas, it is nearer to us than to Houston. Ground shipments usually arrive in two to four business days, often at the short end. Send drawings or photos and we will reply with a written quote. Finished work goes back insured.
Companies that supply the assembly plants ask about plating components and tooling. Soldiers and retirees ask about awards and keepsakes. Owners of historic buildings ask about lobby hardware. Homeowners ask about sun and hard water damage.
What We Do
Plating Services in El Paso
El Paso asks for functional copper plating, electroless nickel plating and tumble finishes for suppliers, with brass plating, metal polishing and nickel plating for buildings and homes.
Electroless Nickel Plating
An even nickel layer applied without electric current, so threads, bores and complex shapes get the same coverage.
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Copper Plating
A warm decorative finish or a smooth underplate before nickel, chrome or paint.
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Brass Plating
Classic gold tone for fixtures, hardware and decor, sealed to keep its color.
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Gold 24k Plating
Real 24k gold over a polished nickel base for fixtures, emblems and decorative pieces.
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Nickel Plating
Bright or satin nickel that protects steel and brass and gives a soft silver tone.
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Silver Plating
Silver for flatware, serving pieces, instruments and heirlooms that deserve to shine again.
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Patinas
Hand applied aged finishes like oil rubbed bronze and antique brass, sealed to last.
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Home Decor Restoration
Lamps, door hardware, mirrors and keepsakes stripped, repaired and refinished.
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Powder Coating
A tough baked on color coat for frames, furniture, railings and equipment.
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Classic Car and Motorcycle Parts
Trim, emblems, knobs and small parts brought back to original condition or better.
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Boat and Yacht Parts
Cleats, rails, hawse pipes and fittings restored to stand up to salt air again.
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Tumble Finishes
Mass finishing that deburrs and smooths large runs of small parts evenly.
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Refurbishing
Worn, bent or broken metal pieces repaired and rebuilt before they are refinished.
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Metal Polishing
Hand buffing to a mirror, satin or brushed look, with or without plating after.
View ServiceWhy El Paso Sends Its Plating to DMC
Supplier components, lobby brass and desert worn fixtures.
Border manufacturing moves fast and in volume. Connectors, terminals, brackets and housings arrive by the thousand. We tumble parts to remove burrs, plate copper or nickel as specified and keep the lot consistent. All parts must ship to us from the United States side.
Downtown towers from the 1910s and 20s have brass mail chutes, elevator doors, railings and light fixtures that reward restoration. We polish or replate removable pieces and lacquer them. At home, the high desert sun fades exterior finishes, and we often recommend powder coating there.
Free Quotes
Not sure what your part needs? Send us a photo.
We'll tell you what the metal is, what it takes to bring it back and what it costs. A written quote usually comes back within 24 business hours, and there's no obligation.
How It Works
From El Paso to Our Shop
El Paso sits on the same interstate corridor that leads toward us.
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Get your quote first
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.
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Pack it like it will be dropped
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.
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Insure and send the tracking
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.
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Approve, then we ship back
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 Plating Gallery
Metal Finishing Gallery
A look at recent work from our Oceanside shop: plated hardware, lighting, hospitality and casino pieces, marine fittings and industrial parts.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Professionals
From custom builders to industrial manufacturers, our clients trust us to deliver the same result every time.
Where We Are
Our Location
One shop, one set of tanks and one inspection standard. Every part from El Paso is plated in this building.
Decorative Metal Coatings
Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.
- Address 2613 Temple Heights Dr, Ste G, Oceanside, CA 92056
- Phone (760) 746 3378
- Quotes Send photos and get a price
Business Hours
- Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
From El Paso to our shop
El Paso shipments usually take two to four business days by ground. Parts made across the border should clear customs before they are sent. We accept domestic shipments only.
Plating Questions from El Paso
Frequently Asked Questions
El Paso suppliers and families ask these.
Yes, provided the parts ship from within the United States. Send the drawing, metal, finish and volume. We plate in batches and hold the finish steady through the run. We receive only domestic shipments, so anything from across the border has to clear customs on your side first.
We do. Tumbling takes off burrs and smooths edges, and plating follows. A sample batch is processed first so you can approve the result before the full quantity runs. Mixed metals in one lot are better run separately, and we will say so when we quote it.
Removable brass such as door hardware, plates, grilles and fixture parts can be polished or replated and lacquered. Send photos and measurements so we can plan packing and tank fit.
Gladly. Plaques, unit gifts, saber fittings and display pieces are polished or replated and sealed. Tell us the ceremony date and we will be honest about timing. Give us as much notice as you can, since a ceremony date is not something to leave to chance.
Plating itself does not fade. Lacquer and paint over it can break down in strong sun. For full exposure we suggest powder coating or finishes that need no clear coat.
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.