Gold Plating FAQs – Goldgenie®

Welcome to our Gold Plating FAQs section — where we answer the most common questions about our luxury 24K gold customisation services. Whether you're considering a gold-plated iPhone, watch or a bespoke gift, we’ve got you covered.

Key Questions Covered

  • What exactly is gold plating and how is it done?
  • Is the gold used by Goldgenie really 24K?
  • How long does the plating last and what warranty covers it?
  • What kinds of items can you plate?
  • How should I care for my gold-plated item to preserve its finish?

Scroll down for detailed answers, or contact our team for bespoke enquiries and custom projects.

What items do Goldgenie gold plate?

Goldgenie gold plate a wide variety of items such as:

  • Antiques/Jewellery/Watches
  • Smartphones and devices
  • Interiors/Bathrooms/Hotels
  • Furniture/Ornaments
  • Boats/Yachts
  • Cars/Motorbike parts
  • Churches/Synagogues/Mosques
  • Religious Artefacts
What metals or different surfaces can be gold plated?

Goldgenie can gold plate most surfaces including some plastics like car emblems and bathroom fittings (with a conductive surface) including steel, aluminium, nickel, chrome-plated items, brass, copper, zinc and bronze.

Does Goldgenie use micron gold plating?

Yes, our gold plating consists of “micron gold plating” and allows us to gold plate items up to a 10-micron thickness, which can be measured with the right apparatus. Devices gold plated by our company has a standard 5-micron finish.

What is the warranty for your gold plating?

Goldgenie give a standard 2-year warranty on all our gold plating.

What other finishes do you do?
We do Rose gold, Platinum, 24k, 22k, 18k, 9k brush, satin and antique gold plating.
Do you use a gold plating tank or brush plating?
Both. Depending on item requiring gold plating we use both – tank plating is usually used for items such as jewellery, watch cases, devices such as smartphone cases and larger items like religious artefacts and interiors and furniture – brush plating is usually for onsite gold plating jobs or items that can not fit in our tank.
How large is your gold plating tank?
Our gold plating tank is 2 metres by 1.5 metres wide – currently the largest tank from our knowledge in the U.K.
What are your delivery times?
Most items are delivered back within 7 working days using a secure and trackable courier service either DHL or Royal mail special delivery – all items are insured.