Santa Cruz Metal Polishing, expert metal restoration by Ian Kelly

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elaborate antique candelabra after restoration process

vinatge wall sconce restoration and rewiring

restored antique brass hanging oil lantern frame

Lamps, Candlesticks, Candelabras, Antique Oil Lamps and other lighting fixtures from modern to historic - Restored and polished vintage torchiere lamps and bridge lamps from the 20's and 30's can be quite stunning and an antique oil lantern restored and repaired will become an eye catching accent as well as a beautiful light source.

vintage brass doorknobs and brass plates restored

antique english dorr knocker restoration and repair

Door Window and Cabinet Hardware - Over time designs have changed...It's not always easy to find replacements to match original sizes and shapes even through the best restoration hardware outlets. One of the most common challenges is to replace a front door handle latch and lock that was made 20-30 years ago but the style is now discontinued. None of the new ones will match to the footprint and screw holes of the original. At SCMP the problem can be resolved by restoring the original and protecting it with an advanced and durable clear coating to protect the finish from blemish and corrosion for many more years. Top of Page

automotive chrome repair and restoration

Classic and Antique Automobile - Stainless Steel trim restored. Dings dents and scratches are removed and all that splendid Auto Bling is polished to original luster.

Classic Brass Beds - Let Santa Cruz Metal Polishing bring back the luster of your treasured antique brass bed. Here at SCMP we take great pains to remove each piece, cleaning and shining then reassembling, taking your bed from plain dull (as seen in the first thumbnail on the left) to a once again attractive finish. Top of Page

Specialty Auto Part Restoration and Polishing - Whether for personal pride of ownership, restoring a lucky find, an old friend or even when preparing to show off your beauty at the next car show, here at SCMP we will expertly bring life back to even the most intricate part.

antique firescreen restoration and repair

brass fireplace tools restoration and repair

Wood stove and Fire Place Tool Restoration - At SCMP we can remove the burned on grime from your well loved ornate hearth tools, or even give that gorgeous antique wood stove a new look...the last two photos are the before and after of one of our favorite projects - an antique wood stove makeover. Top of Page

Expert Motorcycle Polishing - Ian does love to ride and has owned his fair share of beautifully polished bikes. If you are looking for an expert to polish up those delicate parts, SCMP is the shop for you.

Marine and Outdoor Metal Decor - Metals used outdoor take quite a beating, especially the brass items used in the marine environment! Here at SCMP, we can blast away years of rust and tarnish to bring back a beautiful luster. Top of Page

copper pot restoration, copper pot re-tin

Stainless Steel Cookware, Iron Cookware, Antique Samovars, Decorative Metal and Antique Braziers Restored - Most everyone burns a Revereware pan now and then. Conventional cleaners still require lots of elbow grease and leave much to be desired. Instead of buying an expensive new one, bring it to SCMP. For 15-$20 it will look far better than before you went and wrecked it!

People do love their old cast iron pans, kettles and skillets. Over time they build up so much calcium and carbonized grease it passes the point of being characteristic and becomes ugly and useless. SCMP uses walnut shell blast media, removing all that build up to reveal the original finish, clean and smooth without etching of the cooking surface, ready for you to easily re-season. At SCMP you can get your filthy crusty old 14 inch cast iron fry pan restored for about $20 to $30.

Your heirloom Samovar or Brazier will be the center of attention after SCMP carefully removes the tarnish dulling the surface! Decorative metal items lose their luster after a time and removing the tarnish without damaging the piece can be an impossible home task - bring that item in to us for a professional evaluation - or send a photo and we'll give you our opinion. Top of Page

wrought iron furniture repair and restoration

antique apothacary equipment restoration

Home decor items and wrought iron furniture may be brought back to life with a thorough cleaning and polishing here at SCMP - Popular brass re-plating items include lamps and chandeliers, hardware and cast iron tub feet. There has been a resurgence of nickel finishes in building and household design. Some folks call it a pewter finish which is what it resembles. Like all the rest, nickel can be bright, antiqued or brushed.

And don't go to the expense of buying new or using harmful chemicals to restore or brighten your recreational equipment! From camping gear to bicycles and everything in between, SCMP makes being green less expensive than you would imagine. Items such as aluminum, titanium and stainless steel accessories and components!

restored oil heater converted into a lamp

Click to view a full size image of this before and after oil heater - restored then converted into a unique lamp!

Vacuum Pump Lamp

In addition to restoring old lamps Ian will occasionally create new ones using discarded pieces of old or modern machinery. This lamp was created for Provac Sales from precision machined parts of high-tech vacuum pumps. The turbine component above the polished pump housing at the base of this lamp costs about $6,000.00 to replace, unless you are fortunate enough to find a slightly damaged one…in which case it's either worthless scrap or a lamp part.

These turbines spin at 37.000 up to 90.000RPM, very fast, much faster than the Space Shuttle which in orbit travels at only 5 miles per second. Now this one just sits on a desk being a lamp.

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