Size Doesn't Matter...

 Neither does shape.  We here at Stutzman Plating are happy to plate your object in the custom metal finish that will give your project the right look, texture and attitude.  We don't care if it's art, automotive parts, key chains, musical instruments, signs,  hardware or whatever... singles or multiples

We are here to serve all of your metal plating needs - from chrome to rose gold -  right here from our Los Angeles headquarters.  

Our Latest Stutzman Plating Video is Picture Perfect!

At Stutzman Plating, our custom metal finishes make your project picture perfect! Visit our website today or call us at (323) 732-9147.

2015: The Year in Metal Plated Pictures

Here's a variety of pictures of 2015 from our Facebook Page.

Since 1950, Stutzman Plating has remained the only plating specialist of its kind, offering trademarked metal finishes, superior craftsmanship, and personal client service. We specialize in custom finishes for our clients, delivering what you want and not just a library of set metal finishes. We are your custom solution; a one-stop-headquarters that eliminates your need to outsource secondary operations like painting, packaging, and assembly. Our operations and service will be to your specifications, your requirements, and your expectations. You bring us a special finish, we can modify our plating processes to match your needs.

Stutzman Plating also specializes in contract manufacturing of spin and die casting, wire forming, stamping, welding, and tubular fabrication. We do it all, in one central location that provides you with the utmost in custom metal plating services.

Markets Served:

Lighting, Architectural, Musical Instruments, Interior Design, Military Badges, Plumbing
Hardware, Door Hardware, Store Fixtures, Display Fixtures, Furniture, Signage,
Aftermarket Automotive, Restaurant and Food Hardware, Sculptures, Art Displays,
Cabinet Hardware, Medical Equipment Hardware, Locker Hardware, License Plate
Frames and much, much more!

We specialize in custom, unique finishes. Bring us project 

http://www.stutzmanplating.com/moto/get-a-quote  and we will create your specified finish.

Come to Stutzman When You Want to Get Creative With Metal Plating

Our clients are the best.  When they bring us a project, they want us to use all of our expertise, our creativity, and our resources to make their metal shine just that much brighter, or deeper, or darker.  Whatever suits the creative brief we're given,  our experts at Stutzman Plating are dedicated to bringing out the best in your project.  For Example: 

This item is called a drum table and was done for a furniture designer in Beverly Hills. The Base metal is solid brass, and was refinished in polished brass. A piece of glass goes over the top.

These are decorative vases and dishes for a local design company called Branch Jewelry in Venice, CA. Base metal is solid brass and parts are plated in polished brass.

This is called a wave table for Nashif Custom Design and is plated in a brushed bronze finish. It is a solid steel table base and in the pic it appears upside down. When turned over a piece of wood would rest on the flat part as the table top. 

This is also a table base for Nashif Custom Design, base metal is steel, and is plated in a brushed brass finish.

Be sure to check out all of our signature metal finishes on our website. If you have any questions you can contact us, and we will be happy to answer them. 

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Taking a Tree Trunk from Porous to Polished

At Stutzman Plating, we often get unusual art projects that sculptors want us to plate for them.  You'll see some of these fine art pieces on our Facebook or Instagram pages, or perhaps you will follow us on Pinterest.

In this instance we were asked to nickel plate a tree trunk sculpture that was to become a custom table base.

This tree trunk sculpture was cast out of solid bronze. The casting was extremely heavy, weighing over 200 pounds and required special set up. Of course, that's no problem for us at Stutzman.

The client, a renowned designer here in Los Angeles, wanted the trunk to be plated in a highly reflective mirror polished nickel. The bronze casting was porous, a common occurrence with castings of this size, creating pockets within the trunk's structure.  The porosity of the bronze trapped the plating solution within the casting and resulted in bubbles surfacing to the top which disturbed the plating. We had to come up with a solution to make sure the finished nickel plating was polished and smooth like liquid mercury. 

The solution was to fill these porous areas with copper and replated the sculpture surface to achieve a perfect mirror finish of polished nickel plating.

And as you can see, the results are fantastic!  An art object that's useful, and definitely a conversation starter.... 


Contact us to learn more on how Stutzman Plating can take your project to the next level.