FAQ

Q. Is brush plating really electroplating?
A. Yes, brush plating is electroplating. With a normal electroplating process the item to be plated is tank dipped. With brush plating the item is plated using a special type of swab through which a current is applied.

Q. Why should I use you?
A. We are a professional experienced company dedicated to providing a first class prompt, professional service which extends to all our customers both in mainland UK and worldwide.

Q. How about your company and the environment?
A. Our brush plating process is very safe. Most tank electroplating chemicals are caustic and poisonous. Our brush plating chemicals are the most environmentally friendly and safest on the market.

Q. Where in the UK are you based?
A. We are in Driffield, East Yorkshire.

Q. Can you gold plate alloy wheels?
A. We can gold plate (chrome plated) alloy wheels and even selectively plate the spokes or rims in silver or white gold on some types should you wish for a two-tone wheel.

Q. Can you Gold plate my golf ball?
A. Yes, through our unique process we can plate most plastics including golf balls. We have a 24 Carat gold plated golf ball in our gallery. We can also mount this as a trophy with an engraving of your choice.

Q. Why are there no prices on your website?
A. It’s often difficult to provide pricing without seeing the item(s) first. However, we are able to provide accurate estimates.

Q. Do you have to remove car badges to gold plate them?
A. No, we can gold plate them on your car. Our process and chemicals will not harm your paintwork in any way.

Q. I’ve bought some new taps for my bathroom can I send them to you to plate before I fit them?
A. Yes, the main core of our business is mail related.

Q. I am in USA how do you ship your items?
A. For all our worldwide customers we use UPS.

Q. I am in the UK how do you ship your items?
A. We use next day special delivery for all our UK customers.

Q. Does the gold and silver plating last?
A. Cared for properly it will last and not wear through. Our gold and silver solutions are the best available in the UK and are both durable and very hard wearing.

Q. How can I pay you for your work?
A. We can accept payments through PayPal, cash, cheque or bank transfer.