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Chicago Plating is your single source for plating, coatings, conversion processes, and specialty finishing. Browse a finish, request a quote, and we'll handle the rest.

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Close-up of finished metal parts — Part-level detail across plating and specialty finishes.

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Products & Services

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Anodizing Aluminum anodizing for corrosion resistance, durability, and color options. Barrel Chrome Plating Barrel chromium plating for high-volume small parts with a bright, durable finish. Black Chromium Black chromium plating for low-reflectance decorative and functional finishes. Black Oxide Black oxide conversion coating for mild corrosion protection and a matte black look. Cadmium Cadmium plating for sacrificial corrosion protection in demanding environments. Chromate Chromate conversion coatings that boost corrosion resistance on zinc and aluminum. Chromium Decorative and hard chromium plating for appearance, wear, and hardness. Copper Copper plating as an undercoat, for conductivity, or decorative finishes. De-Burring Removal of burrs and sharp edges from machined and stamped parts. Electro Polishing Electrochemical polishing that brightens and smooths stainless and other metals. Electroless Nickel Autocatalytic nickel-phosphorus coatings with uniform thickness and wear resistance. Gold Gold plating for conductivity, corrosion resistance, and decorative applications. Nickel Bright, semi-bright, and dull nickel plating as a finish or undercoat. Part Sorting Manual and automated sorting to verify count, quality, and pack-out. Passivation Chemical passivation that restores stainless steel corrosion resistance. Phosphate (Zinc or Manganese) Zinc or manganese phosphate conversion coatings for paint base and wear. Polishing & Buffing Mechanical polishing and buffing for decorative and functional surface finishes. Powder Coating Durable dry-powder organic finishes for color, protection, and appearance. PTFE (Teflon) PTFE / fluorocarbon coatings for low friction, release, and chemical resistance. Roto Finishing & Grit Blast Mass finishing and grit blasting for cleaning, deburring, and surface prep. Silver Silver plating for high conductivity and low contact resistance. Tin Tin plating for solderability, mild corrosion protection, and food-contact uses. Tin/Zinc Alloy Tin-zinc alloy plating combining solderability with corrosion protection. Zinc Zinc plating for economical sacrificial corrosion protection on steel. Zinc/Nickel Alloy Zinc-nickel alloy plating for superior corrosion resistance vs. zinc alone.

About Chicago Plating

Chicago Plating brings metal finishing together in one place—so you can specify the process you need without shopping a dozen different vendors. From plating and conversion coatings to polishing and specialty services, we route every inquiry to the right capability behind the scenes.

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