Call: 301-493-4009
4110 Howard Avenue, Kensington, MD

Services

Chrome:
We offer triple-plated chrome for small auto and motorcycle parts, marine parts, household fixtures, bathroom hardware,etc. We can plate on aluminum, steel, stainless steel, pot metal, copper, and brass. Items include light bezels, small engine parts, certain window trims, window cranks and interior pieces, winches, chocks and cleats, faucets, door handles, specialized projects and much more.

Silver:
Our silver plating is second to none. Items include holloware and flatware, candlesticks, candelabras, tea sets, trays, samovars, hand mirror frames, vases, epergnes, jewelry, etc.

Nickel:
We offer a bright or brushed nickel plated finish. Typical items include household fixtures and hardware, musical instruments and parts. We can also plate in a matte finish, for a dull, pewter look.

Gold:
24kt decorative gold plating for items including jewelry, decorative antiques and small collectibles, small parts for clocks and lamps, gold lining in silver items.

Brass and Copper:
Typical items plated in brass and copper include household hardware and fixtures. Lamps, sconces, hinges, door handles, knockers, etc. We can also darken or “antique” these finishes to an oil rubbed bronze.

Polishing:
We polish items to high brilliance for pieces that include car, boat and motorcycle parts, stainless steel and aluminum trim. Brass, copper, pewter, and silver relics that include flatware and holloware, candlesticks, religious items, planters, door hardware, and much more.

Repairs:
We can provide small repairs for items such as sterling silver and silver plate items: handles, finials, lids, dents, and bent tops, flatware, and much more. Please call or email with specific details.

Replacements for combs, brushes:
We offer stainless steel blade replacements for sterling silver flatware sets, and sterling serving sets such as carving blades, forks, pie servers, etc. We can also provide replacements for vanity sets. Combs, brushes, and mirrors can all be replaced with new pieces. Call for specifics.

Lacquer:
Lacquer can be applied to your items to prevent future tarnish and discoloration. Lacquer is intended for display items only. Not for contact with food, direct heat, or polishing compounds.

Lamp & Lighting Restoration
We offer full restoration services of lamps or light fixtures that may require rewiring, re-plating, or polishing. We check all electrical components to ensure that they are in a safe working condition.

Retinning Copper Pots & Pans:
We remove the old tin from the cookware so that the raw copper is prepared to accept new tin. The pot is heated to approximately 450 degrees Fahrenheit which is the melting point of tin. Pure molten tin is then ladled into the pot and swirled around to coat the desired surfaces, and the pot cools naturally. The traditional “hand wiped” method of retinning applies a much thicker layer of tin than “electroplating” methods. You’ll see some wipe marks in the finished product, but it will last much, much longer than electroplating. The outside surfaces are cleaned to a high shine polish finish.

Pricing:
A general quote can be given via email if a picture, measurements, and desired finish is submitted.
All pricing is given “per piece”, at the time an invoice is drafted.