{"product_id":"surface-finishing-plating","title":"SURFACE FINISHING \u0026 PLATING","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFour finish directions. Built on 38 years of plating experience.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface finishing is not a service we added to hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is where WOOJIN began.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1979 to 2017, WOOJIN operated as a plating manufacturer — developing hands-on knowledge of surface preparation, plating processes, colour, texture, adhesion, and production consistency across nearly four decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018, WOOJIN expanded beyond manufacturing and entered global export trading, bringing that manufacturing background into direct relationships with international brands and product development teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, WOOJIN ATELIER brings both sides together: \u003cstrong\u003emanufacturing knowledge + global development experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specify, sample, iterate, and hold the standard — working closely with our trusted plating partners to ensure what is approved is what arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur plating partners operate controlled plating systems with waste recovery, bath management, and effluent treatment built into their processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur standard finish directions are developed within a \u003cstrong\u003enickel-free (NF)\u003c\/strong\u003e plating system, reflecting the material standards we hold across WOOJIN ATELIER projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFINISH DIRECTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHAMPAGNE 14K NF — MATTE \/ SATIN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur most-developed finish direction. A warm, champagne-neutral gold that reads with quiet authority — neither bright nor flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work in both matte and satin surface directions, with the surface character developed alongside the colour direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from physical colour reference and controlled under D65 lighting. The final approved sample becomes the production master, and every subsequent run is held to that master — not to the original colour chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable on zinc alloy and brass. Brass is recommended where satin surface character and components under regular wear are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSATIN GOLD NF W\/ LACQUER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brushed gold finish with a clear protective topcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquer helps preserve the surface direction through handling and seasonal storage — particularly relevant for straps and closures that come into regular contact with leather or fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour direction can be matched to Champagne 14K NF for hardware consistency within a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGUNMETAL \/ BLACK TITANIUM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark, restrained finish for collections with a graphic or utilitarian material language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe develop depth and undertone — cool grey, warm grey, or near-black — to specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly effective in two-tone combinations with Champagne 14K NF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eANTIQUE BRASS NF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, layered finish with controlled tonal variation across faces, edges, and recessed detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives cast components a hand-finished quality that polished finishes cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to collections with a heritage, artisanal, or material-forward direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eON COLOUR MATCHING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work from physical references — existing hardware, plated panels, colour chips, or other approved references — and develop through iterative sampling until the closest achievable match is reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 3px solid #000000; padding: 14px 0 14px 24px; margin: 32px 0; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; color: #111111; background: transparent;\"\u003ePlating colour is a material outcome, not a digital simulation. With nearly four decades of chemical bath control and surface preparation, we translate designer intent into repeatable production standards under D65 illumination.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final approved sample becomes the production master. From that point, consistency is held to the master — not to the original reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will always tell you where we are in the match before asking for approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQUALITY PARAMETERS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOLOUR CONSISTENCY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eΔE \u0026lt; 1.8 under D65 standard illumination.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSURFACE ROUGHNESS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Ra 0.15–0.25 μm on polished \u0026amp; mirror-plated brass\/alloy contact faces.*\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled through staged mechanical polishing prior to chemical deposition to eliminate tool marks and ensure uniform reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLATING ADHESION \u0026amp; BATCH CONSISTENCY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross-cut and tape test on representative batch samples; approved master retained and re-verified under D65 at the start of each production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Final tolerances are established against the approved off-tooling master sample. Custom finishes or surface directions may require separate tolerance agreements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDEVELOPMENT PATH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish development follows the same eight-stage sequence as all WOOJIN ATELIER hardware projects — from Design Brief through Mass Production \u0026amp; Inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/process\"\u003eVIEW THE FULL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePROJECT SCOPE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing is scoped per project based on base metal, surface direction, number of finish variants, production volume, and sampling requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOQ and lead times are confirmed at brief stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYOUR SURFACE. OUR KNOWLEDGE.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring us a colour reference, an existing hardware sample, or a finish direction still taking shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will work through it with you — with the plating background to back every decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 24px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/commission\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff !important; padding: 15px 34px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 2px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #000000;\"\u003eSUBMIT A DEVELOPMENT BRIEF →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOOJIN ATELIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48266313040037,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4059\/6645\/files\/WOOJIN_ATELIER_-Three-Finish-Directions.png?v=1789384973","url":"https:\/\/woojinatelier.com\/products\/surface-finishing-plating","provider":"WOOJIN ATELIER HARDWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}