Bicycles / Classic Bikes

Bicycle and classic bike metal restoration and plating services specialize in reviving and preserving the beauty and functionality of vintage and modern bicycles. These services include cleaning, polishing, and electroplating to restore original finishes, enhance corrosion resistance, and provide a durable, attractive appearance. Ideal for enthusiasts and collectors, professional restoration and plating ensure your bikes look pristine and perform optimally, maintaining their value and charm for years to come.

Bicycle restoration is a fascinating hobby that combines a love for cycling with a passion for history and craftsmanship.

Collectors often seek out vintage bicycles, appreciating the unique designs and engineering of different eras. A collectible bike typically has historical significance, rarity, and original components. Models from renowned manufacturers, limited editions, or those associated with famous cyclists are particularly prized. The condition of the bike, including its paint, decals, and parts, also plays a crucial role in its collectability.

Restoring these bikes to their former glory requires meticulous attention to detail, often involving sourcing rare parts and using period-correct finishing techniques. For many collectors, the joy lies not just in owning a piece of cycling history but in the process of bringing it back to life.

Reliable Plating and Polishing has helped to restore thousands of bike components, making them look better than the day they rolled out of the factory. In fact, we’ve worked on so many, from so many different eras, it’s impossible to choose a favorite.

Reliable Plating and Polishing was even featured on TV when we did the plating for the restoration of a Schwinn Fastback for the Discovery Channel’s “Secret Restoration” show!