20 Years Leading Chrome Restoration in the UK | ISO Certified, New Management and Dedicated Factory.

Founded in 2002, Douglas Metal Finishing Limited has established itself as a premier name in chrome plating and metal finishing throughout Great Britain. With over 20 years of expertise, we are renowned for restoring classic car and motorcycle parts and delivering exceptional finishes across various industries.

In January 2022, we integrated Ashford Chroming's operations into our in-house team, enhancing our quality and consistency. We specialize in classic and vintage vehicle restoration, employing traditional methods, and also cater to sectors like bathroom fittings, plumbing, medical, electrical, and boating.

Triple Layer Chrome

Premium Finishes

Expert Repairs

ISO Certified

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Fast Turnaround

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With over 100,000 parts restored, we are one of the busiest and most trusted chrome shops in Europe—and likely the world.

Gold plated mixer tap by Ashford Chroming With a choice of three finishes in a combination of brushed, sateen or polished, our Gold plating service is perfect for that luxury look and feel. We have a choice of Incalux, 24 Carat and Antique Gold.
gold plating
Nickel plated door furniture by Ashford Chroming Nickel is a soft finish with a warm hue. It is equally pleasing in polished, brushed or sateen finish. Used on pre-war vehicles nickel looks great in the Bathroom and on door furniture.
nickel plating
Restored headlamps Ashford Chroming Restore Your Classic or Vintage Headlamp Reflectors. MOT compliance for metal reflectors
Headlamp Reflector Restoration
Picture of a classic car front grill restored by Ashford Chroming. From wheel caps to bumpers, grills to gear knobs we make it easy to get a first class chrome job on your classic, vintage or American car project.
Car
Picture of a motorcycle mudguards re chromed. From brake levers to foot hangers, mudguards, engine covers, luggage racks and housings. Our chroming service will get your parts sorted and back on your bike in no time.
Motorcycle
Some boat winches restored by Ashford Chroming in chrome plating Cheaper than buying new. Our tripple plate finish ensures quality and durability to your marine parts.
Marine
Door handles restored by Ashford Chroming We finish door handles, door knockers, letter boxes, cabinet handles and door furniture fittings in chrome plate.
Door Furniture
Picture of bathroom taps restored and chrome plated. Whether you want the finish updated to chrome, or want a fitting fully restored. New fittings or old alike, our chroming service can help you out.
Tap
Drum kit chrome plated by Ashford Chroming Microphones, guitars, drum kits, pianos, bugles and trumpets. From tiny parts to large items our chroming service has helped some of the Worlds top musicians.
Musical Instruments
Picture of a rechromed scooter rack. Love it or hate it you can't ignore the sixties, the MODS, the music and the Scooters. Exhausts, mudguards, handlebars and racks. We have seen a fair few pass through our doors.
Scooter
Picture of a bicycle frame finished in chrome. BMX, Choppers, Grifters, racers and modern day frames, forks and cranks. Our chroming service is great for bike restorers, collectors and enthusiats.
Bicycle
Picture of a horse-shoe chrome plated. Coin-op machines, jukeboxes, radios, clocks, horse shoes, firemans axes. Generally if it's metal and found around the home our chroming service is what you need.
Collectables
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Rated 4/5 Stars by Over 150 Satisfied Customers

Received my parts today, best chroming I've seen in 45 years of motorcycling!"

Tony Grey, UK.

It makes my rear bumper look shabby now. I will be saving some penny's and will send a picture to get a quote for this as well.

W Smith, UK

They are fantastic, thank you. The other handles and the lighting tube are amazing. Now I know where to come in the future.

Jan C, UK.
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