Surface plating on metal accessories is not merely an aesthetic choice. Coating thickness, chemical composition, and application method directly determine a product's corrosion resistance, its chemical compatibility with the fabric it contacts, and the end-user experience.
Dikmen Metal's in-house electroplating line applies gold, nickel, antique brass, black nickel, oxidised copper, and chrome finishes. Each plating type is carried out in separate chemical baths; the product moves through the process in stages, with every phase kept under close process control.
The salt spray test is the primary benchmark for measuring plating quality. The majority of European buyers specify a minimum resistance of twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Dikmen Metal platings consistently meet and exceed this threshold in standard testing.
REACH regulation compliance is another critical issue. The European Union's chemicals regulation sets strict limits on cadmium, lead, and nickel migration. All of Dikmen Metal's plating processes are run with chemicals that conform to this regulation, and test records are retained for every production batch.
In terms of seasonal trends, matte surfaces, distressed and aged effects, and two-tone combinations are prominent for the 2025–2026 period. These specialist surface treatments are developed and applied in-house at Dikmen Metal.