Chrome electroplating deposits a brilliant, hard, corrosion-resistant layer that has defined the look of automotive brightwork and premium fixtures for a century. Decorative chrome is a thin, mirror-bright chromium layer over nickel — the nickel provides the body and corrosion protection, the chromium provides the blue-white brilliance and scratch-resistant top surface.
We offer chrome plating alongside our gold services for clients who need both finishes — a restoration with gold emblems and chrome trim, or a product line with mixed plating requirements — so one lab handles the whole job.
For dedicated chrome projects — full bumper re-chroming, large restoration lots, or heavy polishing work — our sister division under Pacific Intelligence specializes in polishing, powder coating, and chrome, and we route those jobs directly to that team.
Typical applications
- Automotive
- Fixtures & hardware
- Motorcycles & marine
- Industrial
- Automotive
- trim, bumpers, emblems, wheels components, restoration brightwork
- Fixtures & hardware
- faucets, handles, rails, architectural details
- Motorcycles & marine
- covers, guards, deck hardware
- Industrial
- wear surfaces and tooling where hardness matters
How we run it
Strip old plating where present, polish to final brightness, copper or nickel base plating as the part requires, then chromium deposition and inspection. On chrome, preparation is most of the work — and most of the quality.
See the full six-step process →
Properties & benefits
Mirror brilliance
The distinctive blue-white chrome mirror, achieved over a buffed nickel base — the finish quality is decided by the polishing underneath.
Surface hardness
Chromium is dramatically harder than nickel or gold, shrugging off the scuffs and swirl marks that dull softer finishes.
Corrosion protection
The nickel-chrome system protects steel and brass parts outdoors — the reason it became the automotive standard.
Cleanability
Chrome wipes clean and resists staining, which keeps fixtures and trim looking new with minimal care.
Turnaround & volume
Days for typical trim pieces; restoration lots are scheduled with confirmed completion dates through our sister division.
Pricing
$500 minimum, $100 per square inch. Every quote is confirmed from photos. See pricing details.
Get a QuoteDedicated chrome, polishing, and powder coating projects are handled by our sister division under Pacific Intelligence — same parent company, same quality bar. Mention your full project in the quote form and we'll route it to the right team.
Send us a photo of your item.
Most quotes take one photo and one business day. Text a picture to (760) 458-3299 and we'll take it from there.