Cumbria Electroplating, formerly Vintage Chrome Company is based just outside Longtown, North Cumbria. We bring over 25 years’ combined expertise and are recognised among the UK’s leading chrome platers. We specialise in triple-plate chrome for cars and motorcycles, and handle allied work such as polishing, stripping and paint removal. We also provide a full on-site repair service, including panel beating, patching, welding and brazing.
Cumbria Electroplating is Cumbria’s trusted metal finishing provider, working nationwide. Our most popular services—chrome, nickel & copper plating—serve thousands of uses across diverse industries. We’re known for consistent, high-grade electroplating that improves appearance, extends lifespan & resists corrosion.
Our traditional triple-plate system delivers a flawless, even coat. With a choice of finishes & oversized tanks, we accommodate most item sizes while maintaining tight quality control.
Whether it’s a classic restoration or a cherished keepsake, we support restorers, collectors & DIYers with careful metal repair & refinishing. You’ll get skilled craftsmanship, sensible lead times & a robust finish built to endure.
At Cumbria Electroplating, we can bring old metal objects back to life by plating them with chrome, nickel or copper. We re-chrome vontage car parts, motorbike parts most often, but we can re-chrome boat parts, household objects like door handles & taps along with musical instruments and colectable items. Get in touch today for a quote.
Electroplating uses electrical current to bond a metal layer to a conductive item, creating a thin, smooth, even finish that protects and improves appearance. Cumbria Electroplating can coat most ferrous metals and some non-ferrous metals in Chrome, Nickel or Copper.
If you need car parts, motorcycle parts or common everyday objects like door furniture or taps electroplated, then please get in touch.
A highly ductile metal with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. When freshly exposed, copper has a distinctive reddish-orange colour.
A bright silver finish with a subtle yellow tint. It delivers a softer decorative look while providing reliable corrosion and wear resistance.
A hard, silver finish with a slight blue cast. It offers strong corrosion resistance, is easy to clean and increases overall surface hardness.
A hard, silver finish with a slight blue cast. It offers strong corrosion resistance, is easy to clean and increases overall surface hardness.
A bright silver finish with a subtle yellow tint. It delivers a softer decorative look while providing reliable corrosion and wear resistance.
A highly ductile metal with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. When freshly exposed, copper has a distinctive reddish-orange colour.
