Ashford Chroming
At Ashford Chroming, we believe that restoring items from the past is more than just a craft—it’s a journey back in time. Every piece we restore tells a story, reviving memories that last a lifetime. With the expertise of Douglas Metal Finishing behind us, we combine traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology to make the restoration process easier, safer, and more reliable than ever before. Our commitment to quality ensures that every restoration is not only beautiful but also built to endure
Our Journey & New Leadership
Founded in 2002, Douglas Metal Finishing Limited has become a leading name in chrome plating and metal finishing across Great Britain. With over 20 years of experience, we have built a reputation for excellence in the restoration of classic car and motorcycle parts, as well as providing high-quality finishes for a wide range of industries.
In January 2022, we expanded our services by acquiring Ashford Chroming, a well-known web-based company that outsourced its work to various platers across the UK. Now, all work previously handled by Ashford Chroming is managed in-house by our expert team, ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency.
Our specialty lies in the meticulous restoration of classic and vintage vehicles, where we work closely with restoration garages across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. We utilize the traditional, labour-intensive methods that were originally used to finish the brightwork of sought-after classics and vintage marques. Our expertise extends beyond automotive restoration; we also serve bathroom shops, plumbers, medical, electrical, and boat manufacturers, and the general public.
Our work is trusted by some of the most prestigious names in the industry, including a renowned bathroom manufacturer appointed as the supplier of kitchen and bathroom taps and mixers to the late H M the Queen. This level of trust is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality.
We offer an extensive range of color finishes, including chrome, black chrome, nickel, gold, brass, copper, and bronze, available in polished, bright, satin, brushed, matt, and weathered effect finishes. Unlike many other companies, we perform our own polishing and electroplating on-site, allowing us to maintain tight control over quality at every stage of the process. No job is too small for us, and we pride ourselves on never turning away a customer.
At Douglas Metal Finishing, we are dedicated to sustainability. Our plant exceeds all current Health and Safety, Environmental, and Effluent Control Regulations, and we are ISO certified in 9001: Quality Management, 14001: Environmental Management, and 45001: Occupational Health & Safety. We are also proud members of The Surface Engineering Association.
Our mission is simple: to provide the highest possible standards of quality and service to every customer, whether you are entrusting us with a single item or a major project from a multinational company.
Sincerely,
Paul Johnston
Managing Director, Douglas Metal Finishing Limited
