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Classic car & motorcycle chrome plating

Classic car & motorcycle chrome plating

Professional restoration for automotive and motorcycle components — built around careful preparation, polishing and consistent results.

ISO 9001 certified
ISO 14001 certified
ISO 45001 certified
Single parts & batch runs

Chrome plating for classic cars & motorcycles

For all your metal finishing needs.

From individual trim pieces to full sets of automotive and motorcycle components, we focus on surface preparation, consistency and longevity — because chrome highlights every flaw.

If you’re restoring rare parts that can no longer be sourced new, we can often help you refurbish and re-chrome what you already have.

What we commonly plate & restore

From small details to larger components — we’ll advise what’s feasible once we’ve reviewed condition and base material.

Classic cars

Bumpers, overriders, grilles, trim, mirrors and badges

Motorcycles

Handlebars, controls, hubs, rims and decorative parts (where suitable)

Polishing & prep

Skilled polishing to refine pitting/corrosion and prepare for plating

Sets and runs

Consistency across sets of parts and repeatable batches

Triple plate chrome — the restoration standard

A multi-stage system used to build depth, reflectivity and durability.

1

Copper plating

Build depth and help refine surface imperfections (where suitable).

2

Nickel plating

Add corrosion resistance and mirror reflectivity.

3

Chrome plating

Apply the hard, durable final chromium layer.

4

Inspect and finish

Final checks and finishing so the set looks consistent.

More than chrome

Supporting the full restoration process — beyond the final chrome layer.

Chrome plating
Chrome plating

Decorative chrome routes for bright, reflective restoration work.

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Nickel plating
Nickel plating

Bright and satin nickel options for classic and modern builds.

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Gold finishes
Gold finishes

Decorative accents and premium details (application dependent).

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Automotive & motorcycle chrome plating FAQs

Practical answers for restorers, builders and collectors.

Often, yes. Many parts can be stripped, repaired, polished and re-chromed. The final result depends on base metal condition, which we assess before quoting.

Yes. One-off automotive and motorcycle components are a large part of our work, alongside sets and repeatable batches.

We aim for consistency across sets of parts and will advise if additional preparation is required to achieve a uniform result.

Not all metals or components are suitable. We’ll confirm feasibility once we’ve reviewed the item and base material.

Want a finish that does justice to the vehicle? Send photos and we’ll advise the best route.

Speak to a chrome plating specialist

If you’re restoring a classic car or motorcycle and want a finish that does justice to the vehicle, send photos and tell us which parts you’re refurbishing. We’ll advise the right preparation and plating route, confirm lead times, and keep you updated throughout.

ISO 9001 certified
ISO 14001 certified
ISO 45001 certified
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