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Please note although we advertise all over the UK, our only premises where work gets undertaken is in Weston Super Mare

Chrome Plating Swansea

Doug Taylor Metal Finishing Co are a family-run business, established in 1981 and providing comprehensive Chrome Plating Swansea.

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 Swansea customers

Swansea is about 90 miles from our workshop near Weston-super-Mare, along the M4 and over the Severn crossing. Parts can come to us by insured courier, or call 01934 820 454 to arrange a time to bring them in, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5pm.

Swansea Marina is part of the city's Maritime Quarter, and we plate and polish boat fittings as well as car and motorcycle parts. Salt air is hard on any finish, so we will look at each marine part and recommend the plating or polishing that will last. For cars, our classic car chrome plating page explains how we handle bumpers, grilles and trim.

All chrome plating for our Swansea customers is carried out to British Standards, with additional inspection points at every stage of the process so the finished item is the best it can be.

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 Swansea

All chrome plating work for our Swansea 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:

1955 Chevrolet task force model truck grill

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

Ariel Huntsmaster Petrol Tank

Motorcycles

Frame, Petrol Tanks, Mudguards, Springs, Fork Shrouds, Handlebars, Wheels, Kickstart, Gear Lever, Brake Pedal, Brake Levers, Flywheel, Chain Guards

Raleigh Chopper parts

Bicycle parts

Frames, Forks, Seat Post, Handlebars, Wheels, Hubs, Spokes, Crank, Chain, Rack, Sissy Bar, Brake Calipers, Side Stand, Lamp Bracket, Mudguards

Arcade machine trims and frames

Decorative Items

Bathroom taps and back plates

Household Items

Door Handles, Knockers, Letterboxes, Shower Plates, Shower Hoses, Taps, Bath Handles, Mirrors, Clocks

Boat portholes

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.