Our Repair Process The Plating Process Plating is the process of putting a thin layer of metal (copper, nickel, or chrome) over an existing metal surface. This is done with chemicals and electricity. The thickness of the plating will be greater in "high current" areas such as points, edges, and rais...

Hanlon Plating Testimonials Tom, enclosed are a few pictures of my '47 Buick Super convertible. You did all the chrome and helped make this car a show piece. Thanks again, Bob - Wallingford, CT I dealt with Tom, the owner... it's a big shop and by the looks of the Rolls royce grills and swords that ...

Tips Before Sending Parts to be Plated Start with the best possible parts. Sometimes parts will look good on the plated side but have severe rust on the back side. When the existing plating is removed, you may have rust-through. Glass bead all paint and rust from both sides of parts. Disassemble all...

Hanlon Plating Company was founded in 1975 by Les Hanlon and is now operated by his two sons, Tom and Jeff Hanlon. Our services include the repair and replating of antique automobile bumpers, trim parts such as grilles, door handles, hood ornaments and more. Hanlon Plating also works on boats, motor...

Our Repair Process Please click on any photo below to enlarge. (Page 3) Parts that have been replated and are ready for unracking and inspection prior to cleaning and wrapping. Hanlon Plating building - located at 925 East 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia Previous Site by Emerson Web Hanlon Plating ...