Modern Plating

PLATING - POLISHING - RESTORING

Electroplating

Electroplating - Polishing

Truck Exhausts

We sell chromed truck exhausts

Ceramic Coating

Coating to reduce heat

What we do...

We supply quality metal surface finishing to both the industrial and personal sector.

Classic Car Restoration

Chrome Plating your auto parts will breathe new life into your prize possession. We can refurbish damaged or rusted parts to “like new” chrome plated and show quality finishes.

Truck Exhausts

We sell a range of Made in Australia, chrome truck exhaust stacks.

Electroplating / Polishing

With over 20 tanks at 8ft long in operation, Modern Plating has one of the largest plating lines in Victoria.

Ceramic Coating

Ceramic coating designed to increase durability, strength, or visual appeal. Ceramic coating specifically is often used to improve heat management and performance.

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Electroplating Finishes

Chrome

Provides a brilliant mirror like appearance and excellent hardness characteristics. Can be used for both decorative and functional reasons.

Nickel

Nickel has the appearance of yellowish chrome. It is always used as a base before a chrome coating as it offers corrosion protection.

Zinc

Most commonly used on internal car parts i.e. Bonnet hinges and springs. Zinc is one of the most powerful corrosive resistant finishes available in gold and silver colours.

Copper / Bronze

Copper plating is designed to increase durability, strength, or visual appeal, and copper plating specifically is often used to improve heat and electrical conductivity.

Classic Car Restoration

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  • Repair and re-chrome bumper bars.
  • Repair and chrome diecast (door handles, badges, head light surrounds etc.)
  • Repair and polish stainless steel mouldings (windscreen surrounds, wheel arch surrounds etc.)
  • Aluminum repairing, polishing and anodising.
  • On the spot evaluation.

Ceramic Coating

This process is designed to extend the life of engines by reducing heat combustion and provides heat resistance of up to 1000 degrees Celsius.

The most popular Ceramic coating finish colours are :

  • Sterling (chrome like)
  • Matte black
  • Terracotta

Truck Exhausts

We sell a range of truck stacks.

O.E. Quality, Australian Made Curved Chrome Truck Exhaust Stacks.

Made in Australia, chromed in Australia. Exceeds Australian Standards.

Who we work with:

Auto Restoration Shops

Chrome is arguably the most important part of the look of a classic car. Auto restorers trust us to make their chrome work look the best it can look.

Manufacturers

We help manufacturers have a finished product that will always be top notch. From truck stacks to cabinet hinges, we always provide a premium finish.

Car Enthusiasts

With our services like chrome plating an ceramic coating, car enthusiasts rely on us to make their cars look and perform their best.

You?

Maybe you have something you want to bring back to life, or have a large production run that needs the perfect finish. We can help you with all your plating and polishing needs.

Gallery

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Our History

Modern plating is an electroplating business providing quality metal surface finishing services to both the industrial and private sector. Modern Bumper bars was established in 1962 as a chrome bumper bar exchange company. Within a couple of years,the company has transformed into a thriving electroplating business. For many years we have been regarded for out expertise in the electroplating industry. Our chrome and general electroplating services cover a wide range of metal finishes to metal products including door hardware, trolleys, tap-ware, shop fittings, exhaust, truck and car parts.

Modern Plating is conveniently located at 4-6 King Street, Oakleigh which is in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne (Melway Reference 69 H9)
Our premises is an approx. 16 km drive from Melbourne CBD and can be accessed via Princess Highway.

Get in Touch

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Fax: (03) 568 4599
Email: plating@bigpond.com