Are Gold Plated Items Valuable?

Gold plating

You may have a gold plated item, or could be interested in plating something to give it the appearance and lustre of real gold. However, you may be wondering how gold plating could affect its value. We’re going to break down the benefits of this service, including going into more detail about whether it can […]

Why Is Copper Such A Valuable Metal?

copper plating circuitry

Copper is sometimes referred to as the king of scrap metal. It’s considered to be high value, often fetching large sums of money in scrap metal. But why is it so valuable? We’re going to explain what makes this metal so desirable in the following guide. Copper Is A Useful Metal Copper is valuable because […]

How Can Metal Finishing Benefit You?

Brass Finish Doorhandle

Without realising it, you see products that have had some sort of metal finishing every day. From computers to cars to jewellery, there’s multiple objects that benefit from this treatment. Finishing is usually done by a process called electroplating. This is a method that deposits metal ions onto a surface via electric current. There are […]

What is Electroplating? | Welcome to Broadway Metal Finishing

Brass plating

Electroplating is an ancient process that uses an electric current to melt metal and coat it onto something. There are a few reasons why someone might want to do this. The thin layer of metal it produces can change the appearance of another metal object. It offers wear and tear resistance and preserves the original […]