Surface finishing

Silverware, Brassware & Jewellery Restoration

Alongside our automotive parts restoration work, we refurbish household silverware, brassware and other personal metal items, and can give jewellery or bathroom tapware a makeover in a new finish.

Overview

What we do

Plenty of homes have old silverware or brassware tucked away, often out of sight because it is tarnished. We can give new life to old, tired metal items, and in some cases offer alternatives that keep them looking good with less ongoing maintenance.

Silver plated items are usually either EPNS, meaning electroplated nickel silver, or Britannia Metal, a pewter alloy. EPNS is generally straightforward to work with, while Britannia metal is much softer and takes considerably more skill to refurbish well.

Home renovation projects often call for a new finish on old household fittings, whether that is a satin chrome finish on tired brass door fittings or a switch to gold plated tapware in the bathroom.

We refurbish old jewellery, which can save money compared with buying new. Watches need their workings removed before we can electroplate them; your jeweller can help with that step.

Applications

Common parts and project types.

Household silverware Decorative brassware Silver jewellery and personal metal items Door fittings and tapware
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Inspect the item and metal type

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Confirm whether polishing or re-plating is best

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Prepare delicate surfaces carefully

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Finish, protect and advise on ongoing care

Discuss your component

Have a part, project or finish in mind?

Send the details and the workshop can review the material, condition and finish direction.

Request a Quote

FAQ

Clear answers before you bring in a part.

These questions cover quoting, finish selection and preparation for this service.

Yes. Send clear photos with notes about the material, condition, dimensions and the finish you want, and the workshop can advise on the next step.

The best option depends on the base metal, current surface condition, exposure, handling and appearance required. We assess the part before recommending a finish path.

Where possible, bring or send only the parts that need polishing, plating or surface treatment. Fully dismantled parts are easier to assess and finish properly.

Yes. We can review individual restoration pieces, specialist components and repeat production work depending on the material, size and finish requirement.