Frequently Asked Questions

Hard chrome plating (also called industrial chromium plating) is an electroplating process that deposits a layer of chromium onto a metal component for engineering purposes — wear resistance, corrosion protection, low friction, and dimensional restoration. Unlike decorative chrome, it's applied in thicker deposits and valued for performance, not appearance.

For a full plain-English explanation of how the process works, read our guide: What Is Hard Chrome Plating?

They share the same metal — chromium — but serve completely different purposes:

• Hard chrome is a thick, functional engineering coating applied directly to steel and other base metals. It exists to make industrial components survive wear, friction, and corrosion.
• Decorative chrome is an extremely thin layer applied over nickel for cosmetic shine on consumer items — bumpers, wheels, faucets, trim.

Masterchrome provides industrial hard chrome only. We do not offer decorative plating.

No. Masterchrome provides industrial hard chrome plating services only. We cannot work on automotive parts (bumpers, wheels, exhaust tips, trim), motorcycle parts, bicycle parts, household fixtures, plumbing, or any decorative/consumer items.

If you need decorative chrome plating, please search for a decorative plating shop in your area.

We plate to recognized aerospace, military, and industrial specifications, including:

• AMS 2406
• AMS 2460
• AMS-QQ-C-320
• MIL-STD-1501
• EES 6.8-1

If your drawing calls for a specific standard, include it with your quote request and we'll confirm.

Typical deposit thicknesses range from 0.0001" (thin dense chrome) up to 0.030" and beyond for heavy buildup and dimensional restoration. The right thickness depends on your application, tolerance requirements, and whether the part will be finish-ground after plating.

Three ways: call (416) 667-1077, email info@masterchrome.ca, or use the quote form on our contact page.

To quote accurately, we need:

• A description of the part and what it does
• Dimensions (and weight for larger parts)
• Quantity
• Base material
• The service required (plating, grinding, stripping, etc.)
• Any specifications, tolerances, or drawings

Turnaround depends on the size and condition of the part, the work required, and current shop volume. Contact us with your job details and timeline and we'll confirm current lead times. For time-sensitive work, call us directly at (416) 667-1077.

Capacity depends on the combination of length, diameter, weight, and the service required. Include your part dimensions and weight in your quote request and we'll confirm whether it fits our equipment.

Yes — dimensional restoration is one of the most common uses of hard chrome. Worn shafts, rolls, cylinders, and other components can be built back up with chrome and precision ground to original drawing dimensions, often at a fraction of replacement cost.

Yes. Our chrome stripping service removes existing chromium deposits in a controlled process that preserves the base metal — including parts originally plated elsewhere. After stripping, parts can be properly prepared and replated to specification.

Yes. While our facility is in Concord, Ontario, we regularly serve customers across Ontario, other Canadian provinces, and the United States. Parts can be shipped to and from our facility.

5 Bradwick Drive, Concord, Ontario L4K 2T4 — in the City of Vaughan, just north of Toronto with easy access from Highway 400 and Highway 7.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.