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Have you been looking for fresh ideas to create luxurious aircraft interior designs for business jets or other private aircraft? If so, we encourage you to consider our stunning decorative nickel plating options to truly elevate the brilliance of aircraft interior parts.

Why Decorative Nickel Plating for Aircraft Interior Parts?

Nickel can create a brilliant look for the interior of various private aircraft. This type of finish will support and enhance a range of aesthetic designs! Versatile, durable, and capable of adding a deluxe touch to just about any look, nickel is a wonderfully robust choice to consider.

Indeed, nickel is an incredibly attractive option for aircraft interior parts. With a silvery-white luster or warm golden tones, this appealing metal provides an attractive finish and has endless design applications.

Glossy, bright, or smooth, with brilliant and bold hues, we offer a dozen stunning nickel finishes, each with a distinctive look. No matter which option you go with, the finished product is sure to create a luxurious and elevated ambiance for elite travelers.

12 Stunning Nickel Finishes to Select From

In the Nickel family of our decorative metal finishes, you will find 12 decorative nickel plating options that can all be used to enhance and elevate your interior design plans. These nickel coatings can be used individually or combined with other finishes to create visually appealing depth and luxurious enhancements to aircraft interior parts!

Consider the opportunity to enhance your design plans by selecting the ideal nickel finish. Just picture the opportunity to create a captivating business environment for the passengers that are privileged to set foot inside the cabin.

1. Polished Bright

For a bright and illustrious ambiance with delicately balanced tones, this Polished Bright nickel is creamy and light. Uniform and consistent, it also has shimmering hints of pearly gray. The stunning sheen and vibrant polish of this finish make it a wonderful choice for an upper-echelon vibe that’s subtle yet elegant.

2. Satin Brushed

Our Satin Brushed nickel variant is slightly darker in color than our Polished Bright nickel finish. As such, both our Polished Bright and our Satin Brushed nickel finishes compliment each other nicely with their similarly cool and creamy, calming hues. With delicate brush strokes, this finish creates a feeling of attention to detail.

3. Frosted

This stunning finish is perfect for complementing solid materials within an aircraft interior. With its slightly ombre-like hue, it offers the ideal balance between gray and creamy light silver. This complimentary versatile finish is perfect for offering depth in a small space!

4. Matte Nickel

The cloudy and consistent nature of this Matte Nickel finish is smooth, subtle, and refined. This is a timeless choice for interiors with complex patterns that need a high-quality touch that will not feel overwhelming.

5. Light Aged (Antique)

With warmer tones than our Satin Brushed finish, this delicate and lightly aged nickel has refined brushstrokes for a complex high-end look. This lovely warm tone offers an elegant dose of regal charm with just the right amount of fine detailing. It can be used to complement our Polished Bright nickel, Frosted nickel finishes, and more.

6. Medium Aged (Antique)

One step darker than our Light Aged Antiqued nickel, this medium color variant has deeper gray tones with a subtle and elegant brushed finish. It complements both our Nickel Pearlite and Polished Bright nickel colors wonderfully adding depth and elegance.

7. Dark Aged (Antique)

As the deepest and darkest shade of our elegant Nickel Antique colors, this deep opaque tone features subtle brush lines. It goes well with a range of lighter finishes and material textures. Easily add a chic touch to many color schemes and patterns to make your designs stand out. This is also a great choice for those seeking to create an elegant contrast in small passenger spaces.

8. Hammertone

If you have been seeking a classy textured finish for interior parts, our Nickel Hammertone is a bold choice to consider. This premium finish is comparable to our Light Antique Nickel but finished with a stunning swirled pattern. This is a thoughtful choice for complimenting light solid colors, deep natural tones, rich leather accents, and more.

9. Smoked Nickel Polished Bright

With an enhanced brilliance and soft finish, this Bright Smoked Nickel has been polished to a beautiful light sheen. This color is perfect for enhancing the look of various parts in the aircraft interior. It also pairs wonderfully with a range of other finishes, including our Dark Aged nickel.

10. Smoked Nickel Satin Brushed

With hints of gray and cooler tones comparable to an ocean green, this finish has discriminating brush lines and pairs well with warm tones, blue hues, and more. Truly, this naturally rich satin nickel can be used for various design applications. It effortlessly allows you to bring a touch of complexity to the parts used in your interior layout.

11. Pearllite

For a silky and luxurious look, our Pearllite Nickel color is warm and welcoming with a shimmering undertone that’s sure to enhance an array of design plans. Pair it with a Dark Aged or Frosted nickel for depth and contrast. This stunning color has a smooth satin finish that feels wonderful to the touch.

12. Swirl

Last but not least is our Swirl finish. This chic and eye-catching option adds depth and complexity with a high-end look. Add visual appeal to interior parts with this gorgeous choice. Similar to our Smoked Nickel Polished Bright color, it has prominent swirl finishes which are larger than those found in our Hammertone finish.

Tips for Combining Finishes to Create a Complimentary Look

Light and dark, warm and cool, matte and gloss. The perfect contrasting materials and metallic finishes can add a touch of shine and create a sophisticated, timeless feel! Consider how to maximize your use of decorative nickel plating for interior parts.

Know Your Luster Levels

High shine and low shine finishes are ranked by their luster. The highest luster will come from polished finishes, followed by the luster of softer satin finishes, antique finishes, and last of all, matte finishes. These luster levels can work together to enhance various design elements, play off of the ambiance of your space, or layer textures for more visual appeal to the interior parts.

Create Contrast and Depth

Creating a contrasting look on interior parts can add critical elements of depth and visual appeal to the overall aircraft interior. This tactic is especially effective when creating an ambiance of luxury and depth within a small area such as a business airliner cabin. Consider mixing two or more of the premium finishes found in our Nickel family for a deep complementary look.

For instance, pairing a high-gloss choice with a matte option can also add depth and contrasting luster. Or, choose two tones in a complementary color house with differing depth, such as our Nickel Polished Bright and our Nickel Swirl.

Find Inspiration from Fixtures You Already Love

If you need more finish combination inspiration, look at some of the fixtures that you already like. Choose fixtures that combine two metals in the same wheelhouse with different tones. For parts used in small space designs such as aircraft cabins, it is best to choose visually appealing finishes with similarities to avoid overwhelming the space.

Our Aircraft Interior Finishing Specialists Are Here to Help

Are you unsure which nickel finishes to select and mix for aircraft interior parts? Need to consult with a design expert to discuss finishes that will complement other aspects of the aircraft interior? Our team is here to assist you!

Reach out to us at HighTech Finishing to discuss your aircraft interior design plans, client preferences, and other unique aspects of the design project. We’ll work with you to unlock the ideal decorative nickel plating finishes that support your project goals.

Then, we’ll follow through by delivering exceptional aircraft interior parts through our proven decorative nickel plating service.

Contact us today to discover the opportunity to enhance the look and feel of the aircraft interior. We can be reached toll-free at 800-949-0124 or by email at info@htf.net to discuss your project.

For owners of private aircraft and business jets, the importance of luxury style and appeal cannot be overlooked, especially if your goal is to create a welcoming business environment to entertain clients.

Not only are luxurious aircraft interiors capable of elevating a space aesthetically, but these beautifully designed interiors can also be extraordinarily fluid and functional. High-end materials, flowing lines, and matching color schemes can dramatically influence the ambiance of your space while also offering sophisticated efficiency.

What’s the result of this investment? A more engaging and inviting atmosphere that will unmistakingly contribute to business success. Discover why elite owners need to stay current on the latest private jet interior design trends to wow valued guests.

The Importance of Private Jet Interior Design

During the Golden Age of air travel, the glamor of flight was understood and appreciated by all. Cabin interiors were accentuated with thoughtful accents, detailed patterns, and premium materials. Although this glamor has been lost in the mainstream, elite private aircraft owners are capable of delivering this signature experience to sophisticated passengers.

By matching luxurious designs for the aircraft interior with brilliant decorative colors for aircraft interior parts, business owners can realize the full benefits of enhanced interior spaces. Supported by the ideal setting, any business flight can easily set in motion future working relationships, translating in-flight engagement to boardroom handshakes.

Latest Developments in the Private Jet Design Sector

The goal is not to pursue just any interior design scheme for your private jet. There is an unmistakable art to achieve your desired business aesthetic that feels like an exuberant luxury escape.

Fortunately, there are many modern design concepts that can provide private jets with a sleek and minimalistic look that creates the ideal ambiance. Premium finishes and first-class materials can be used to impart a lasting impression of confidence and luxury.

Trending and Classic Private Jet Interior Designs

Currently, some of the most elegant and sophisticated interior designs in aviation can be found on private jets such as the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Airbus aircraft, and the lavish Airship Kyoto. In particular, Dreamliners with the “Azure” interior design scheme have inspired various new design ideas. This lavish Azure scheme showcases design elements such as marble walls, modeled ceilings, and bold floral prints in neutral color tones.

An Uptick in Modern, Vintage, and Classic Design Trends

Many Airbus ACJ319 models have recently been enhanced with vintage elements similar to the first-class luxury passenger trains of the late 1920s. Highlighting the best of the Art Deco era, these trending design schemes implement plush materials, real wood accents, bold contrasting colors, gold detailing, and a range of statement pieces.

Eastern and Western Trends Combine for Trendy Vibes

Additionally, combining Eastern and Western design elements is another great way to create an elegant ambiance in the air. Geometric patterns and flowing color schemes add visual appeal. Separated spaces with decorative screens can make cabins feel larger, creating a sense of space to allow passengers to think and engage. Pops of color and bold prints can create a feeling of depth as well.

Creating Lavish Luxury with Subtle and Tasteful Materials

For elite owners looking for a touch of subtle luxury, tasteful accents such as wood and gold with high gloss polishes can create a sophisticated yet comfortable ambiance. Neutral colors are always classy and high attention to detail can enhance a space with voguish panache.

Other trending designs work to make a statement with bold lines and warm earth tones. Clean lines and freestanding features create focal points to draw the eye. Alternatively, savvy colors can impact the entire mood of any contemporary space. The same is true for textures, which can add a sensation of tactility. Well laid out matching interior designs can create a functional space while also offering high-end upper echelons ambiance.

Enhanced Illumination with Interior Lighting

Finally, lighting must be considered. As with all luxury designs, lighting can make or break the ambiance of a space. As seen in most large-cabin aircraft, expansive windows and light tones offer airy yet elegant appeal. Carefully applied lighting solutions can create similar effects within bedrooms, bathrooms, and the main passenger cabin.

Let Our Design Specialists Help Elevate the Interior

Whether you are seeking trending or timeless design schemes, HighTech Finishing can provide assistance by color-matching aircraft interior parts to the selected decor of your private aircraft interior.

We take tremendous pride in staying on top of the latest aviation interior trends. This allows us to create beautifully plated aircraft interior parts that will help create a natural impression of chic sophistication, elegance, charm, confidence.

To elevate the interior of your private aircraft, we encourage you to contact us today to speak with one of our experienced aviation interior specialists. We can be reached toll-free at 800-949-0124 or by email at info@htf.net to discuss your vision to elevate the aircraft interior and win at business.

We are eager to announce the hiring of aviation leader Amanda Gilley Taylor to the position of National Sales Manager.

Amanda is joining HighTech Finishing after an extensive career as a customer sales executive for companies that deliver products for the aircraft interior. In her new role for HighTech, Amanda will be responsible for refocusing the customer buying experience with an emphasis on our company’s artisan craftsmanship and quality approach to the decorative plating of aircraft interior parts.

“There is so much potential in the aviation industry right now and we have a great team at HighTech to capitalize on those opportunities,” says Amanda. “Decorative plating is the crown jewel of an aircraft’s interior scheme, but it often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. I look forward to supporting our current customers and leveraging my professional relationships in the industry to create new, long-lasting customer accounts.”

Building Relationships With Aviation Customers Across the Globe

Under Amanda’s direction, we anticipate expanding into new customer markets. Utilizing our company’s trusted brand recognition in the aviation industry, Amanda will be supporting North American expansion into OEMs and refurbishment centers.

Amanda will also support our global expansion efforts reaching into the European and Middle Eastern business aviation markets. There are additional opportunities to support charter companies and seek out partnerships with fractional and management companies.

“Amanda is the ideal fit to take on the role of National Sales Manager because of her experience in the aviation industry and her track record of customer success in previous roles,” says Rick Niefield, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “Her enthusiasm and passion for the aviation industry coupled with her commitment to our company’s core values of integrity and customer relationships is the winning combination we were looking for to support our growth objectives.”

Prior to joining HighTech, Amanda represented veneer and custom carpet companies that provided products for the aviation interior. She also supported a start-up company in the mid-2000s, where she fell in love with the aviation industry and started to build relationships in the industry. Amanda’s career highlights include:

• Gaining vendor priority from accounts that previously had allegiance to a competitor.
• Spearheading the development of product strategies to support refurbishment centers.
• Managing a team of sales representatives to support expansion efforts in aviation.
• Developing new product lines to assist designers in the refurbishment market to more easily select a carpet pattern to coordinate with the jet’s existing veneer.

“I am a product junkie, and decorative plating will be no exception. I am thrilled that my relationships in the industry led me to this family at HighTech,” Amanda says. “I have seen some incredible facilities during my career, including logging and slicing veneer overseas, several different carpet mills with their unique intricacies, and now this delicate art of decorative plating.

“However, my favorite experiences will always lie with my customer interactions. In my perspective, when I save my customers’ projects by offering solutions to problems or obstacles, that’s when everyone wins.”

Under Amanda’s leadership, we look forward to elevating the aircraft interior for our customers through an enhanced customer experience for decorative aircraft interior plating. We also anticipate building new customer relationships as we continue to serve the global aviation market.

– Contact HighTech Finishing at info@htf.net or toll-free at +1-800-949-0124 to talk to Amanda about aviation interior plating solutions for aircraft interior parts. We look forward to serving your needs.

HighTech Finishing is eagerly anticipating the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) scheduled for October 12-14 in Las Vegas.

After last year’s NBAA-BACE conference was canceled due to the pandemic, our team is looking forward to meeting in-person with business jet owners, aircraft interior designers, and other customers to discuss the latest developments in our aircraft interior plating capabilities.

This year’s conference will be held at the all-new West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. HighTech will be exhibiting at Booth #759 in the West Hall. We encourage you to add us to your show planner and make plans to stop by our booth to talk to our team.

What to Expect at 2021 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas

By the time this year’s conference takes place, it will have been two years since the business aviation community came together to experience the future of aviation. After that long of a break, you can expect to be blown away by what’s on the horizon:

• See innovations up-close as part of 50+ educational sessions.
• See what’s available in the market through side-by-side displays.
• View emerging technologies that are redefining the aviation industry.
• Hear the latest news from aviation companies that will be announced during the conference.

You will also have the opportunity to see 100 unique aircraft up-close-and-personal at the Henderson Executive Airport. This is a great opportunity to see the latest line of business jets, helicopters, and other air vehicles all in one place.

If one of the jets you see in Vegas strikes your fancy, then we can help elevate the look and feel of the aircraft interior. We offer 130+ brilliant decorative metal finishes for aircraft interior parts, including the ability to custom match finishes to bring your vision to life.

There will also be opportunities to learn more about how to utilize a private jet to support business growth. Tap into the education sessions designed to help you gather information on how to leverage your aircraft for business success.

Overall, we understand that the pandemic remains a very real concern for large, in-person gatherings. The event organizers are closely monitoring the latest CDC guidelines to ensure that each attendee can safely enjoy the conference. We recommend checking out the conference’s latest COVID-19 resources and guidelines as you prepare to make the trip.

Connect with HighTech Finishing at NBAA-BACE

Come join us October 12-14 in Las Vegas for this year’s NBAA-BACE Conference. We look forward to re-connecting and sharing in the future of aviation.

Are you planning to attend the conference? Contact us ahead of time to let us know. We’d appreciate the opportunity to schedule a meeting time with you.

Since ancient times, the precious gold metal has been considered a symbol of strength, wealth, and dignity. Not only is gold beautiful in its luster, but it brings a warm richness to any space or object that — when done correctly — doesn’t feel over the top, but rather the mark of elegance.

In recent years, gold has made a stately comeback in subtle, yet substantial ways. From gold accents gleaming on the catwalks at the most coveted fashion shows to sleek drawer pulls and elegant stove accents to classy coffee tables, it is clear that designers are embracing this impressive trend without being gaudy with exaggerated extravagance.

In addition, when used near any light source, the warmth of gold’s unique glow and the mood it creates is unmatched by any other metal, which makes it the ideal metal finish for aircraft interior parts.

At HighTech Finishing, our impressive list of over 30 brilliant and unique gold finishes allows interior designers and business jet owners alike the opportunity to draw inspiration and create that perfect balance of using just the right amount of gold on interior parts to enhance the overall aircraft interior. Let’s examine this opportunity to use gold color plating on key parts to achieve a brilliant look and feel.

Gold Color Plating Creates The Right Environment

When it comes to utilizing gold on elements of the aircraft interior, less is often more. The power of the overall effect is in its purposeful placements. Too little, and the gold goes unnoticed. Too much, and it can look gaudy.

With the help of our experienced team, we can help you select the perfect gold finish for your interior. This way, we will plate a carefully selected lineup of aircraft interior parts to help create a polished and posh environment desired for today’s aircraft interiors.

Consider Your Options From Our Gold Family

– For a delicate, softer feel, our Rose Gold finish delivers a soothing, yet lustrous sophisticated look. Rose gold, with its blend of blonde, gold, and light pink, never goes out of style. Add any one of our Rose Gold metal finishes to seat buckles, cup holders, or bathroom faucets, and the effect is undeniably elegant and en vogue.

– Opulent golds, such as our 24K Gold Polish Bright or Hammertone finishes, when accented appropriately, bring the luxurious old-world classic style of Kings and Queens into the aircraft without being ostentatious. Glittering door handles, brilliant latches, and bright table bases may seem insignificant, but they seamlessly pack a powerful punch together, and the effect is all together exquisite.

– No matter what brilliant gold finish you select, the beautiful benefit of gold is that it pairs well with just about every color palette imaginable. Whether the seats are a deep cognac or the carpet is a rich navy, every selection from our gold family brings out the best in the colors it accents. Gold truly is the standard in which every other metal must follow.

What About Mixed Metals?

Just because gold is trending does not mean that aircraft interior designers must abandon every other metallic finish or start from scratch if additional metal finishes are already onboard.

Mixing metals is a transitional trend gaining traction. Adding a little gold to silver finishes or combining copper with white gold is a hot trend. We expect this trend to continue long into the future, allowing our customers the opportunity to get creative about mixing various metals to create a desired, luxurious look.

Ask us about finding the perfect balance that matches your customers’ preferences. We certainly appreciate the opportunity to participate in your creative thinking around introducing multiple color options for aircraft interior parts.

Contact HighTech For Gold Star Service

Our exceptional team of plating experts are well-versed in gold trends. We can help you bring your client’s vision to fruition using our gold color plating options.

The standards at HighTech are just as high as yours, and we are ready to work with you! We can be reached toll-free at 800-949-0124 or by email at info@htf.net to discuss your next project.

HighTech Finishing is committed to creating customer value for our aviation clients by going beyond the conventional customer-supplier relationship. One of the primary ways we achieve this objective for our clients is by proactively building up our employees.

We continually reinvest in our employees and empower them to do what’s best for our customers. William Gonzalez is a great example of this as an employee who grew into a brand-new role that would benefit our clients.

As we announced last year, we were the first company in the decorative plating industry to introduce the role of a Technical Field Representative, which William stepped into during 2020. Even during the height of the pandemic, we believed it was critical to introduce this role to personally visit customer locations, check on the performance of plated parts, and resolve any issues directly with the customer.

There are other great examples of how our employees have grown over time and remained committed to supporting our clients’ latest needs through long-term employment at HighTech.

Highlighting Our Employees Committed to Customer Success

We would like to highlight three employees who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to customer success and have continually performed at a high level:

• Andres Rosales
• Ricardo Gonzalez
• Tani Rodriguez

Andres Rosales

Andres Rosales has worked for HighTech Finishing for 7 years. He currently supports masking for faucets and other aircraft interior parts. Like many other employees in our company, Andres has advanced to take on more specialized jobs for our customers.

Andres started in wiring and racking, then moved to gold plating, and now masking. He is exceptionally skilled at plating faucets in 24k Gold using various types of design templates.

“With my plating knowledge, it helps me figure out which of the different masking techniques works best for each customer part,” Andres says.

Andres particularly enjoys fellowship with his co-workers, the schedule, benefits that our company offers to employees, and the opportunities to grow. We appreciate Andres’ dedication, especially supporting the creation of brilliant gold-plated parts for our customers!

Ricardo Gonzalez

We are very proud of our 50-step decorative plating process that ensures the highest quality production, finish, and delivery of aircraft interior parts for our customers. Ricardo Rodriguez is instrumental in ensuring that we follow this process every time for every customer.

Ricardo has been with our company for 10+ years. In his current role, he provides Quality Assurance (QA) services to ensure that each finished product meets customer requirements and expectations.

Over the past decade, Ricardo has acquired a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience in industry best practices for the plating process. He has expanded his knowledge base in the ISO9001/AS9100 process requirements, enabling us to apply zero-defect finishes on every part, every time.

“I enjoy working with the HighTech Finishing team and implementing improvements to our QA process,” Ricardo says. “I truly appreciate the people and camaraderie of this team.”

Tani Rodriguez

At HighTech, our customer service standards are very high. We aim to exceed expectations by providing more than just support to our customers. Tani Rodriguez enables us to meet these high standards by serving as an excellent customer service liaison.

Tani has been with HighTech for 9 years and he is primarily responsible for tracking customer orders. He ensures that each customer’s needs are met and that our company handles any difficult, unique, or time-sensitive orders with exceptional care.

“I realize that personal touch is very important in my role,” Tani says. “I enjoy creating and nurturing customer relationships to ensure the customer is always happy.”

We appreciate Tani’s commitment to fostering long-term customer relationships that go far beyond mere support by proactively seeking out ways to help our customers.

Discover Our Employee-Led Customer Support Difference

These are just a few examples of the many dedicated employees that enable our company to exceed our customers’ expectations. Our staff enables our company to be one of the most reliable, prompt, and quality-driven plating companies in the industry.

We invite you to learn more about our dedicated team by contacting us today. Whether you are a new customer or have worked with us for decades, we appreciate the opportunity to strengthen our relationships with customers so that we can continue to create customer value for you and your company.

Brilliant ideas. Lucrative mergers. Life-long memories. Pivotal moments in business and life do not always transpire in the board room or on the golf course. Sometimes, the actual journey aboard your business aircraft is where these significant moments happen, rather than the destination. Shouldn’t the journey help curate and foster such occasions?

We are a product of our environment, after all, and enhancing the space where substantial events are free to come to fruition is where HighTech Finishing flourishes. Tapping into our impressive list of 130+ brilliant metal finishes for aircraft interior parts will effectively upgrade the look and feel of your aircraft interior to unprecedented levels.

The only hard part is choosing which aircraft interior finishes to apply to each metal part in your aircraft as you strive to create an unmistakable homefield advantage.

Discover Your Preferred Finishes to Aircraft Interior Parts

Let us indulge your senses as you envision the perfect combination of dazzling colors to create a winning aesthetic that wow will business partners, VIPs, and favored guests.

The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Family

Within our lustrous gold, silver, and bronze metal families, there are 48 brilliant finishes to choose from. We have chosen to highlight a few of our unique favorites.

– Rose gold has made quite an impression on the world as of late with its application to everything from high-end smartphones and watches to fine jewelry and shoes. Our Rose Gold Frosted takes this trend to the next level, giving it a frosted, fun, slightly feminine layer. With extremely subtle hints of pink woven into the gold, it is the perfect softer palate for a gentler look.

Imagine stepping onto your aircraft and being enveloped in a sea of Sangria Gold Satin. Like the drink where it gets its namesake, you will immediately feel as if you have arrived at a grand vacation. Just barely brighter than Rose Gold Satin, it has a brushed-on look and a deeper hue.

There’s nothing quite as pure as gold, but white gold takes it to elevated heights. Pure White Gold Satin is just as dreamy as it sounds with creamy greys and whites perfectly blended into a velvety smooth metal finish. Similar to the brushed look of Sangria Gold Satin, Pure White Gold Pearlite echoes the luminous color of Pure White Gold Satin, but with fine brush strokes.

Like a delicate silk glove that fits perfectly on the skin is our Silver Pearlite finish.  Peaceful to look at, it bathes you in luxury with its luscious silvery-ivory look.

A bit higher in nature commanding power is the High Gloss Pewter finish, which is a step above in deepness of color than the Silver Pearlite with brush stoke essences.

Bronze is never in third place among our finishes. And, in fact, our Bronze Satin finish wins every time with its soft subtle lines and sleek finish in a more muted color than gold.

Finally, the “wow-factor” color belongs to our Bronze Polished Bright. Stepping aboard an aircraft to such brilliance and brightness will immediately brighten any mood and set the right tone for business to be conducted.

The Chrome, Brass, and Nickel Family

Our chrome, brass, and nickel families are comprised of 27 beautiful finishes.

With peppered bits of silver and gray, our Chrome Frosted is a softer blend of colors than its harsh predictable predecessor, straight chrome. However, if a more refined and statelier feel is the look you are going for, Chrome Antique is pure perfection in a warmer shade.

Brass Medium Aged Walnut channels a board room presence with a golden glow intertwined with dark thin lines. Brass has never looked more beautiful and creamier than the Brass Pearlite finish. Much less astringent than brass alone, it is the perfect marriage of gold and ivory tones creating an exquisite environment.

Nickel doesn’t have to be boring, and our Nickel Swirl and Nickel Hammertone are a unique twist on this often-overlooked color. Bright, silvery finishes with interesting etched swirls are intertwined with one another creating a creative, eye-catching pattern.

A highlighted smoldering finish is the essence of our Smoked Nickel Polished Bright metal. It’s less dark than the Swirl and Hammertone, but just as dramatic to create a unique environment to close the big deal.

The Copper, Black, and Platinum Family

There are 20 metal finishes to choose from in our copper, black, and platinum families.

Among the more unique color finishes to choose from, but no less stunning is copper.  The addition of satin with its soothing qualities makes our Copper Pearlite finish perfect for making esteemed guests feel at ease. Goldish-brown hues with flecks of pearl distinguish Copper Light Aged from all the rest.

Similar to the Nickel Hammertone but darker and deeper in color is the prominent Black Pearle Hammertone. With its deep, yet delicate swirls, it commands attention.

Is there anything more elegant than Pitch Black Soft Velvet? It is an unforgettable finish prestigious enough for the most discerning of tastes.

Lest we forget about our platinum finishes. Platinum derives its name from the Spanish word platino, meaning “little silver,” but there is nothing “little” about our Platinum Polished Bright and Platinum Frosted finishes. Bright and bold, these silvery-white finishes are big on their glowing pigmentation with the added iridescence on the Platinum Frosted.

There’s no telling the success you will experience when the aircraft interior is enhanced by this dazzling array of colors applied to each aircraft interior part.

Connect With One of Our Knowledgeable Staff Today!

At HighTech Finishing, we are unrelenting in our pursuit of the perfect finish to apply to each aircraft interior part. Whether it’s a buckle, light, or latch, there is an opportunity to achieve brilliance supporting the interior of your aircraft interior.

Have the perfect selection in mind? Let us know! Did we spark an idea for something new or different to try? Our expert designers can turn your vision into reality!  We can match any color from literally any item such as paint swatches, fabrics, or competitive samples to create something unique for your aircraft interior parts that will be sure to wow guests and create the right business environment.

Contact HighTech Finishing today. Let our experts explore the finishing options for aircraft interior parts. We can be reached toll-free at 800-949-0124 or by email at info@htf.net to get started on your next brilliant project.

Every aspect of the aircraft interior for a private plane or business jet can be viewed as an opportunity to utilize color to create a cohesive look and feel. For aircraft interior designers, there is a unique opportunity to create a distinguished look by matching the color of aircraft seat fabric to the metal interior parts.

Think of this opportunity to achieve excellence the same way that you would match each unique piece in the interior of a home to create a welcoming experience for every guest who steps across the threshold.

Home is where the heart is, but flying privately above the distractions of everyday life is a different kind of fascinating experience not universally available. Like the home, it should be a special and sacred space. To that effect, a personal private aircraft should be expertly designed to be a home away from home where the intimate network of life happens.

The same level of comfort, coordinated aesthetics, and tranquility that is often painstakingly detailed in the home can also be replicated to a certain degree in a private aircraft. Gone are the days of drab uniform carpet and seat fabrics with limited plating colors available.

Today, thanks to advanced interior design capabilities and our expertise with aircraft interior parts at HighTech Finishing, aircraft interior designers can use an array of color options to create an impressive final product that will dramatically elevate the aircraft experience for your clients.

Consider a Holistic Approach to Aircraft Interior Design

To say that something is more than the sum of its parts is saying that the final product is better than you would expect from the individual parts. There is something in the way that disparate objects are combined to create a different quality that goes beyond the capabilities of the individual parts.

This concept in holism relates to the interior of a private aircraft to the effect that the total impression of each designed part interacting with one another should be greater than the effectiveness of the interior parts when acting in isolation from one another.

A custom metal finish on interior parts such as belt-buckle latches and door handles is exquisite on its own when selecting from any one of our 150+ decorative metal finishes. Complimenting tailored, client-specific interior leather and fabrics will help bring out the elegance of each selected metal finish.

This approach truly elevates the interior of the aircraft to flawless levels even for the most discriminating of tastes. The result is a seamless look and remarkable feel that captivates the eyes and awakens the senses.

Leverage Our Attention to Detail in Metal Finishing

When the interior of a house is designed, each piece is brought together in a specific manner. Each item acts flawlessly together, becoming more powerful in evoking a certain desired ambiance than if the items were in exclusivity from one another.

Most often is the case that one particular color, fabric, or favored piece becomes the design focal point, and everything else is curated around this item. A private aircraft is a luxurious extension of its owner’s home and should be no different in the way it is designed — with every detail accounted for to maximize the experience.

Whether the starting focal point is an opulent, textured, gold-flecked metal seat buckle, or a patterned plush carpet with hints of silvery threads, each interior piece can be — and ought to be — brought convincingly together to create a visually appealing cohesive look specifically designed for the customer’s desires.

At HighTech Finishing, we specialize in helping designers elevate the interior of the aircraft by capturing ideas and turning those ideas into solutions. We’ll help you think bigger about matching the various interior parts such as fabrics, leathers, carpet, and metal finishes to bring your vision to life.

Our superior color matching capabilities enable us to match virtually any color from paint swatches, fabrics, woods, competitor samples, or literally any other material found in aircraft interiors. Consider our impressive roster of metal finishes.

Additionally, we have the ability to create new decorative finishes as well. If you can dream it, we can create it. Just take a look at our work meeting a customer request for something unique, new, and intentionally whimsical. The result: the introduction of Pitch Black Stardust. What would you like for us to craft?

Contact Us to Match Your Interior Fabric and Metal Parts

As an aircraft interior designer, it’s time to bring your client’s aircraft interior to the next level. Partner with us to achieve this goal. We can help you identify exciting opportunities to match aircraft fabrics and metal-plated interior parts.

Our experts are skilled in making an overwhelming process feel less daunting. Contact us today to get started on using color in a new way. We can be reached toll-free at 800-949-0124 or by email at info@htf.net.

For aircraft interior designers, we recognize the importance of identifying current, modern, and amazing color combinations to wow clients and their guests who step inside a luxury aircraft or business jet. However, a few customers are now opting for the classic retro look color combination of gold and black.

Imagine 24K Gold that is partnered with a luscious Black Pearl finish on various aircraft interior parts. The results are so transcendent that your clients will lavish in the luxurious feel of the interior of their aircraft.

Imagine the Possibilities of 24K Gold & Black Pearl

At HighTech Finishing, we offer nine stunning 24K Gold decorative plating finishes and five dedicated Black Pearl finishes. Each brilliant decorative metal finish makes a gorgeous impression on its own. But, in combination, the contrasting colors are magnificent. Allow us to illuminate the cosmetic appeal of each color family.

24K Gold Selections

Arguably the most coveted of all the metals in the world, 24K gold is authentically pure in nature, without any silver, zinc, nickel, copper, or any other metal found within it. That makes it the purest type of gold available with 24 out of 24 parts consisting exclusively of gold.

With such an impeccable starting point, the variations of color compositions are simply spectacular. Our 24K gold finishes include:

• 24K Gold Polished Bright
• 24K Gold Satin
• 24K Gold Frosted
• 24K Gold Light Aged
• 24K Gold Medium Aged
• 24K Gold Dark Aged
• 24K Matte Gold
• 24K Gold Hammertone
• 24K Gold Pearllite

Black Pearl Selections

Sophisticated in essence and symbolic in mystery, the color black symbolizes power, elegance, and strength. It evokes feelings of serious prestige in the utmost formal and authoritative way.  The soft addition of a pearl texture — naturally perfect with a glittery sheen — elevates the color black to exquisite heights.

A natural black pearl is more mysterious than its traditional cream cousin. The reason being it takes extremely rare conditions to form pearls that have that dark, mysteriously iridescent glow. With those characteristics in mind, we offer an amazing selection of black pearl finishes:

• Black Pearl Polished Bright
• Black Pearl Frosted
• Black Pearl Hammertone
• Black Pearl Pearllite
• Black Pearl Satin

24K Gold + Black Pearl = Astonish Your Clients

Elevate the standard of beauty for your client’s private aircraft. What better way to heighten the interior of the aircraft than with the purest of golds and the rarest of black pearl. There are several different combinations we recommend to achieve a breathtaking look and feel.

– The brightest and most brilliant of the metal finish options we have available is the 24K Gold Polished Bright. Combined with Black Pearl Polished Bright, the results are nothing short of stunning. Guests onboard the aircraft will be immediately enveloped in a bright blanket of powerful luxury.

– Softer to the eyes and silky to the touch is the combination of 24K Gold Satin and Black Pearl Satin. Every metal surface travelers touch inside the private aircraft will be like touching a velvety sheet, slightly darker in nature than the polished bright color families, but with a complex depth of color character.

– A unique textured color finish available at HighTech finishing is the hammertone. It is a special finish with a surface that looks just like hammered metal. Selecting 24K Gold Hammertone with a dark Nickel or Pitch Black finish creates one of the most unique, multi-dimensional layers of colors. The gold and black are so effortlessly intertwined that it is difficult to discern one color from the next, resulting in a hammered mixture of strong beauty.

– Additionally, adding a frosted layer such as the Black Pearl Frosted to any finish adds a layer of stardust to an already perfect finish underneath. A subtle sparkle and a shimmery sheen gives the perfect delicate touch.

Contact Us to Discuss Black Pearl 24K Gold Combinations

There are many additional color combinations within these two color families. Although the sky may be the limit, we’re here to help bring these choices back down to earth to help you identify the choices that are best for your clients.

Our team of plating experts can discuss various options with you. We will help elevate the aesthetic appeal of the aircraft’s interior by using a combination of 24K gold and black pearl finishes to aircraft interior parts.

Contact us today to start a conversation! We can be reached toll-free at 800-949-0124 or by email at info@htf.net