Classic car & motorcycle chrome plating
Professional restoration for automotive and motorcycle components — built around careful preparation, polishing and consistent results.
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.
Copper plating
Build depth and help refine surface imperfections (where suitable).
Nickel plating
Add corrosion resistance and mirror reflectivity.
Chrome plating
Apply the hard, durable final chromium layer.
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.
Classic vehicle chrome restoration gallery
Example imagery showing refurbished and re-chromed components.
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.