Metal Finishing Services
Paint · Anodize · Plate · Passivate · Silk Screen
From liquid paint and powder coating to anodizing, plating, and silk screening — we partner with top Chicagoland vendors for consistent, high-quality finishes.
HFI offers a complete range of finishing services through our network of top Chicagoland finishing vendors. We manage the entire process — from surface prep and masking to final inspection — so you get consistent quality without the hassle of managing multiple suppliers.
Whether you need a cosmetic paint finish for a medical enclosure, a hard anodize for a wear surface, or passivation for stainless steel, our team will spec the right finish and verify it meets your requirements.
Finishing Options
We offer a full range of decorative and functional finishes.
Paint & Powder
Liquid paint and powder coating in custom colors. Cosmetic and protective finishes for all metal types.
Anodizing
Clear and color anodizing for aluminum. Hard anodize for wear-resistant surfaces.
Plating
Zinc, nickel, chrome, and other plating options for corrosion resistance and appearance.
Passivation
Chemical passivation of stainless steel for corrosion resistance and medical-grade cleanliness.
Silk Screening
Custom logos, labels, warnings, and graphics applied to finished parts.
Laser Etching
Permanent marking for serial numbers, barcodes, and part identification.
Masking
Selective finish application with precision masking for threads, surfaces, and interfaces.
Inspection
Finish verification — thickness, adhesion, color match, and salt spray testing.
Finishing Network
8+
Finish types
Top
Chicagoland vendors
Full
Quality verification
Custom
Color match
Next Steps in Fabrication
Cutting is just the beginning. Explore our other in-house capabilities.
Need a Specific Finish?
Upload your drawings with finish specs and we’ll respond with a quote.