Birmingham Plating Co Ltd offers the following finishes:   Electroplated Finishes:  Finish System Qualities Typical Applications   Zinc Plate Only Not Recommended Undercoat for Painted components Zinc Plate and chromate - passivate (and a top seal when required) Very Good Corrosion protection for steel items, economic, safe. Fastener Industry, car parts, construction industry, shop fittings etc Bright Nickel    Bright finish with a very slight yellow tinge - moderate barrier protection of base, but surface tarnishes quickly. Decorative finish for dry environments. Nickel and Chrome Good barrier corrosion protection, high lustre, decorative, hard wearing finish. Car parts, plumbing fixtures, musical instruments,cooker parts steel furniture etc.

Post Treatment Finishes : Clear or Blue Passivate Full or Yellow Chromate Passivation Range of Trivalent Passivates Lacquer Seal Coat Silicate Top Coats