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

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From Wheel Caps to Bumpers, Grilles to Gear Knobs—We Make It Easy to Get a First-Class Chrome Job for Your Car Project

Since our inception, we’ve built our expertise in classic car chrome restoration. From hobby projects to show-quality prestige collections, we’ve chromed them all. We’ve even worked with Buckingham Palace on chroming a classic Aston and regularly assist car workshops with the brightwork on customer projects.

Classic car door handle being prepared for rechroming service by Ashford Chroming.
Classic Jaguar car parts prepared for chroming service by Ashford Chroming.

We can chrome almost any car part, with the exception of alloy wheels. Our services include:

  • Bonnet and boot catches
  • Indicator and light housings, light rims, and reflectors
  • Bumpers, quarter bumpers, and overriders
  • Door frames, window frames, and windscreen surrounds
  • Gear levers, ashtrays, handbrakes, and window winders
  • Grilles, bonnet spears, and bonnet trims
  • AA, RAC badges, scripts, and motifs

With years of experience in vintage and classic car restoration, we’re the go-to choice for chrome restoration in the UK and across Europe.

With over 7,000 satisfied customers, we’re revolutionizing the industry—making it safer and easier to get your car parts rechromed and restored.

Classic car front bumper and overrider undergoing chrome restoration service by Ashford Chroming.
Classic car grille rechromed by Ashford Chroming.
Set of classic door handles rechromed by Ashford Chroming.
Pair of front over-riders rechromed for a classic car by Ashford Chroming.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow flying lady rechromed by Ashford Chroming.
Customer holding a classic car front bumper rechromed by Ashford Chroming.
Lotus hub caps rechromed by Ashford Chroming.

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