Marine & yacht metal finishing
Professional plating & refurbishment for marine environments — for yachts, boats, and hardware that needs to look right and last longer.
Metal finishing built for marine environments
Marine environments demand more from metal finishes than almost any other application.
Saltwater, humidity, UV exposure and constant use quickly expose poor preparation and thin coatings.
At Douglas Metal Finishing, we provide professional marine metal finishing and refurbishment services for yachts, boats and marine hardware — helping owners, boatyards and manufacturers achieve finishes that look right and last longer.
Typical marine components we finish
Many parts are expensive or difficult to replace — refinishing restores appearance while retaining original fit.
Deck hardware
Cleats, fairleads, deck fittings, hinges and latches
Rails & fittings
Railings, stanchions, grab rails and trims
Lighting components
Interior/exterior lighting parts and decorative details
Panels & bezels
Control panels, bezels and cabin metalwork
Finishes suitable for marine use
Selected for appearance and durability in marine environments (application dependent).
Why marine finishing is different
Shortcuts show quickly at sea. Our processes focus on preparation, controlled thickness and consistency on complex shapes.
Surface preparation
Remove corrosion traps and prepare the base so the finish bonds correctly.
Controlled build
Deposit thickness is managed to support durability in harsh conditions.
Coverage on shapes
We focus on even coverage across edges, recesses and complex profiles.
Rinsing and sealing
Proper rinsing and optional sealing/top coats help resist salt attack.
Refurbishment vs replacement
Refinishing can be a practical alternative when hardware is custom-sized, hard to source, or needs to match existing fittings.
When refurbishment makes sense
Marine hardware is often custom-sized, expensive to replace, and designed to match existing fittings. Refinishing can restore appearance while maintaining original fit and quality.
Who we work with
Yacht owners, boatyards and refit specialists, marine engineers, and interior/marine designers.
Marine refurbishment gallery
Example imagery showing plated marine hardware and refurbishment work.
Marine metal finishing FAQs
Practical answers for yacht owners, boatyards and marine manufacturers.
In many cases, yes. We assess the base metal condition and advise honestly on feasibility and likely outcomes.
We recommend and apply finishes appropriate for marine environments, based on exposure, location on the vessel and expected use.
Yes. One-off refurbishment work is a core part of what we do, alongside batch runs for repeatable components.
We can often colour-match and finish-match existing hardware. The best route is to send photos and, where possible, a sample or reference part.
Not sure which finish route is right for your hardware? Ask our team.
Speak to a marine finishing specialist
If you’re refurbishing a yacht, upgrading marine fittings, or restoring original hardware, send photos and tell us where the parts sit on the vessel. We’ll advise the best finishing route, confirm lead times, and keep you updated throughout.