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One of the many different metal finishes that Reid specializes in is zinc-nickel plating. While a relatively recent type of coating compared to others, zinc-nickel plating has proven to be an excellent finish, suited for challenging environments, exhibiting a corrosion resistance that’s comparable to the more expensive cadmium plating. What is zinc-nickel plating–and how does it […]

Cadmium plating is one of the many services that Reid Metal Finishing offers, and we understand better than anyone the importance of quality, safe practices when it comes to this type of metal plating. An overview of cadmium platingCadmium plating is a soft, sacrificial coating that can be deposited onto a variety of metals such as […]

Sulfuric anodizing is one of the many types of finishing services that we offer at Reid Metal Finishing. This type of aluminum anodization is unique, offering both excellent durability and aesthetics, making the coating an excellent choice for a wide range of applications.  Type II Anodization Sulfuric acid anodization, also known as Type II anodizing, […]

How Reid Metal Finishing Strives to Ensure ExcellenceMetal finishing techniques are common and valuable ways to improve the quality, corrosion and wear resistance, and even the aesthetics of metal parts. Metal finishing companies are often one of the last steps in ensuring the quality of a metal product before it’s shipped off to be installed […]

Reid Metal Finishing owner TJ Grandcolas was recently recognized by Products Finishing as part of their 40 under 40 class of 2023.

Reid Metal Finishing owner TJ Grandcolas recently sat down with the editor in chief of Finishing & Coating to talk about the challenges that he faced throughout his time with the company.