Chrome Plating Bristol
Doug Taylor Metal Finishing Co are a family-run business, established in 1981 and providing comprehensive Chrome Plating Bristol.
The business was started by Doug Taylor himself, a keen chemist with a passion for Chrome Plating, and there are now three generations of the Taylor family involved in the business.
Chrome plating for Bristol customers
Our workshop on the Knightcott Industrial Estate in Banwell is about 20 miles from the centre of Bristol, which makes it easy to bring parts to us rather than post them. Call 01934 820 454 first and we will arrange a time to drop them off, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5pm. You can collect them the same way when they are finished, or we can return them by insured courier.
Bristol has a long engineering history, from the Bristol cars built at Filton after the Second World War to the aircraft work at the same site. If you are restoring a car, a motorcycle or a boat in the Bristol area, we can plate anything from a single badge to a full set of bumpers. Our classic car chrome plating page covers bumpers, grilles and trim in more detail.
All chrome plating work for our Bristol customers is carried out to British Standards, and we incorporate additional inspection points at each element of the chrome plating process to ensure that the end result provides the best possible finish that the metal part will allow.
Everything is checked whilst wrapped to ensure the item is of the highest quality before being sent out or collected.
We will handle everything from single items to larger volumes, subject to required turnaround times.
Process for Chrome Plating Bristol
All chrome plating work for our Bristol customers is carried out in house at our Weston-super-Mare workshop, using modern processing plant capable of providing the highest quality chrome plating to meet the varied demands of both trade and private customers. We offer two types of finish
- Bright chrome
- Sateen chrome.
We also offer a comprehensive range of post-plating treatments, including chromate passivate in trivalent clear and coloured.
Components we can Chrome Plate
The list is endless as to what we have chrome plated in the past ranging from larger items – Marine, Classic Cars, Scooters, Motorcycles and Bicycles to the smaller items like taps and general household items that the owners just wanted to give a new lease of life to.
We can do everything – If you are unsure whether you can plate your item, just give us a call and we can provide the answers. Below are examples of the types of components we have plated for customers.
This list is not exhaustive:
Car parts
Bumpers, Overriders, Radiators, Grilles, Mascots, Badges, Headlight Rims, Light Bezels, Windscreen Parts, Quarterlights, Doorframes, Handles, Trims & Pillars, Wheel Centres, Hubcaps, Number Plates, Petrol Cap, Vents, Handbrakes, Gear Sticks, Seat Runners
Motorcycles
Frame, Petrol Tanks, Mudguards, Springs, Fork Shrouds, Handlebars, Wheels, Kickstart, Gear Lever, Brake Pedal, Brake Levers, Flywheel, Chain Guards
Bicycle parts
Frames, Forks, Seat Post, Handlebars, Wheels, Hubs, Spokes, Crank, Chain, Rack, Sissy Bar, Brake Calipers, Side Stand, Lamp Bracket, Mudguards
Decorative Items
Household Items
Door Handles, Knockers, Letterboxes, Shower Plates, Shower Hoses, Taps, Bath Handles, Mirrors, Clocks
Other Items
Boat Parts, Memorabilia, Trophies, One-off Bespoke Items for Presentations
Is any Preparation Work needed by the Customer?
No, generally you can supply your item to us in its current condition and we will undertake all preparations (strip and polish) before undergoing the transformation process. The only exception would be if we have to manually remove heavy paint layers or lacquers from the metal you send to us, in which case a small extra charge would apply to the stripping process. All details of this will be included in the quotation we provide to you before commencing work.
Accreditations / Industry Standards and Awards
All of our Electroplating processes adhere to the appropriate British Standards. We are members of the Federation of Small Businesses and approved contractors to Leonardo Helicopters (formerly Agusta Westland)
Turnaround time
- Please contact us to find out what our turnaround times are.
- If you require a quicker turnaround, please call us on 01934 820 454 to discuss your project and we can see if we can accommodate you.
- Please contact us and we will provide an all inclusive quote based on your requirements.
If you would like a quick quote, please fill in our enquiry form on the contact page or click on the orange enquiry form button. You can include an image of the item(s) that you wish to be plated and list any defects, rust, dents, holes and deep pitting and we will be able to provide an accurate quote within 24 hours.
Get in touch
Give your treasured items a new gleaming look, call us on 01934 820 454 or email us to discuss your project.