Decorative Metal Finishes & Designer Metals

The five primary finish categories we offer are: (1) Vacuum Metallizing—brilliant mirror finishes in aluminum, gold, copper, and specialty colors on plastic and glass; (2) Electroplating—precious metal and decorative plating including 24K gold, silver, chrome, and architectural finishes on plastic, metal, and glass; (3) PVD Coatings—ultra-durable titanium nitride, zirconium nitride, and sputtered metal finishes for industrial and EMI-RFI applications; (4) UV Coating—super-hard, chemically resistant topcoats for cosmetic packaging; and (5) Specialty Treatments—including plasma treatment, polishing, and innovative finishes like our signature 'Crackle' effect on glass. We produce over 30 distinct finish variations across these categories.

We specialize in finishing plastic (ABS, polypropylene, PC/ABS, Ultem, nylon, LCP, and other engineering grades), metal (brass, steel, zinc, white metal, aluminum), and glass (bottles, jars, containers). Our advanced pre-treatment and coating systems enable us to handle difficult-to-metallize materials like PP and HDPE that other finishers cannot process. We've developed proprietary plasma treatment for polycarbonate and specialty techniques for substrates requiring functional properties like flex and springback. Whether your parts are injection-molded, die-cast, stamped, machined, or blown glass, we have the expertise to deliver flawless decorative finishes with superior adhesion and durability across all substrates.

Our in-house custom tooling design and build capability enables us to move parts from sampling to production in half the normal industry lead times. We offer free sampling services for most customers and applications, typically delivering sample finishes within days. Once approved, our 24-5 production schedule and high-volume capacity (over 1 million parts per week) ensure rapid production turnaround. The exact timeline depends on part complexity, finish type, and volume, but our reputation is built on being amazingly responsive. Our separate tooling company adds capacity and efficiency specifically to accelerate your time to market while maintaining our jewelry-quality standards.

Yes, all our finishes meet or exceed industry compliance standards. We offer ROHS-compliant metallizing for environmental safety. Our UV coating systems and electroplating processes are specifically engineered for cosmetic applications and have maintained approved supplier status with Estée Lauder, L'Oreal, Avon, and Elizabeth Arden for over 20 years. Our proprietary topcoats are fragrance-resistant and scratch-resistant, designed to withstand the rigors of bulk packaging, assembly, and consumer use. For medical, electronic, and plumbing applications, we ensure finishes meet relevant industry specifications. We work closely with clients to understand regulatory requirements and deliver compliant, safe finishes for every application.

Absolutely—this is one of our core specializations. Our European-quality plating systems are designed to produce identical finishes on plastic and metal components, which is critical for electronic, medical, plumbing, and hardware industries where aesthetic consistency is essential. Any finish that can be produced on metal can be replicated on plastic substrates using our advanced plating-on-plastic technology. We've developed the industry's most consistent and flexible plating-on-plastic line, capable of producing over 30 different finishes with jewelry-quality results. Whether you need brushed stainless, antique brass, chrome, or 24K gold to match across mixed materials in an assembly, our systems deliver perfect color and texture consistency.

Our 200,000+ square foot facility operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, with capacity to process over 1 million parts per week and handle trailer loads of material daily. We routinely run over 20 different jobs simultaneously while maintaining jewelry-quality standards. Our flexible manufacturing systems are engineered for cosmetic industry speeds without compromising finish quality. Whether you need 10,000 cosmetic caps or 500,000 automotive trim pieces, our infrastructure, advanced automation, and proprietary coating lines deliver consistent results at scale. We've built our reputation serving global brands with demanding volume requirements and uncompromising quality standards.

Yes, custom color matching is a specialty service we provide across all our finishing processes. Our metallizing systems can be tinted to gold, copper, rose gold, and custom specialty colors to match your brand specifications. We offer transparent metallization, mirror finishes, satin finishes, antique treatments, and innovative specialty finishes like our unique 'Crackle' effect on glass with random crystalline patterns. Our electroplating line produces architectural finishes including antique brass, oil rub bronze, brushed nickel, and brushed stainless. We work closely with designers to achieve their exact vision, whether that's matching a Pantone reference, creating gradient effects, or developing entirely new finish treatments through our art-and-science approach to finishing innovation.

We serve a diverse range of industries with specialized finishing requirements: cosmetic and personal care (our primary focus for 25+ years), jewelry manufacturing, automotive trim and accessories, lamp and lighting, electronic housings and EMI-RFI shielding, medical devices, plumbing fixtures and hardware, architectural finishes, trophy and awards, writing instruments, tableware and ornaments, and liquor and beverage packaging. Our broad industry experience means we understand the unique performance requirements, aesthetic standards, and regulatory compliance needs of each sector. Whether you need fragrance-resistant coatings for perfume bottles or ultra-durable PVD finishes for medical instruments, we apply the appropriate technology and quality standards for your specific application.