Customers are our first priority!
A full-service metal finishing shop
Reliable Plating and Polishing was founded in 1955 on Water Street in Bridgeport. In 1964, Reliable Plating and Polishing moved to our current location on 80 Bishop Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. We are a full-service metal finishing shop.
Industrial, commercial and non-commercial customers use us for Anodizing, Black Oxide, Copper, Nickel, Chrome, Zinc Plate, Polishing, Electroless Nickel, Cad Plating, Electropolishing, and Custom Restoration services.
Typical orders range from a few parts to tens of thousands of pieces per month.
Learn About Our Most
Requested Services
Below are the main categories of metal finishing processes we do. Click on the button to get to a description of what each process is and the benefit it provides. Other services are available. To print or download a .PDF of the full line card, click here.
Anodizing and Iriditing (Hard Coat)
Anodizing is both a functional and beautiful coating used to prevent aluminum from corroding.
Electroless Nickel Plating
The electroless nickel plating process uses a chemical bath to deposit a nickel / phosphorous layer onto the metallic surface.
Oxidizing and Passivating
Oxidizing is a precise rust prevention process. We use standard and proprietary chemical processes to ensure your parts receive the most durable, long-lasting finish.
Chrome Plating
Our copper/nickel/chrome, sometimes called “triple chrome” process, creates the highest quality and brightest chrome finishes available.
Yellow or Clear Zinc Chromate Coatings
Yellow or clear zinc coatings essentially perform the same function as a superior corrosion inhibitor for your metal parts.
Polishing and Buffing
We are one of the few remaining local firms offering ultra-high-quality hand-polishing services for all types of metals.
Electropolishing services are also available.
Our Philosophy
Our Customers (and Crew) are Family!
Our hard-working, dedicated crew treats every customer job like we were doing it for family.
Every job, big or small, is important to us and receives the same care and attention to detail that we would be proud of.
