After a thorough cleaning and degreasing, the parts are immersed in a flow-coating system for the “base coat” lacquer application. The parts are then air-dried in a rotating system and later baked at high temperatures. The carousel of parts are afterwards fed to a vacuum metalizing chamber, where the aluminum application takes place at a pressure reading of .5 micron; a gravitational force equivalent to traveling 300 miles from the earth’s surface. Once these parts are metallized, they are once again immersed in the flow-coating system, this time to accept a “top coat” lacquer. This coating provides protection for the aluminum and serves as the adhesion for the color dye. After the parts are again baked, (at a lower temperature), they are ready for the color dye. If no coloring is required, then the parts remain with a chrome finish. We do offer the following colors :
Vacuum Chrome
Vacuum Brass
Vacuum Copper
Vacuum Venetian gold

We at R.K.S. take enormous pride in our work. As such, we guarantee our work for up to 1 year from shipment date, provided that the parts are handled and maintained in the appropriate fashion.

The vacuum process caters to items used for indoor and decorative purposes. The brushing or improper polishing of metalized parts can produce scratches. Outdoor conditions and elements may cause parts to tarnish or change color.