Making new metal look vintage

Posted by T-Gripped on October 3, 2016 at 3:50pm

I an thinking about using a left over piece of galvanized sheet metal for a couple tailpieces and the back of a LPG.

But is is new and shiny and I would like old and rusty... any tips on making that happen short of burying it in the back yard for 10 months?

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  • Danny B. October 25, 2016 at 10:47am

    A torch and brushed on ammonia will age steel.

    I like 'Acid Magic' for chrome it's not as dangerous as pure hydrocloric acid, might rust steel never tried.

    The trick with acid is don't submerge, put your items on a shelf at the bottom of a tupperware container in less than 1/2 inch acid and seal it to let the fumes do the work.

    Don't do this inside - beware the fumes can burn your lungs or kill you.

  • Paul Craig October 19, 2016 at 3:45am

    Vinegar does nicely. 

    Heating/burning Galvanized metal gives off toxic fumes that will make you very sick. If you choose to do this, wear a respirator and have good ventilation. 

    • T-Gripped > Paul Craig October 21, 2016 at 8:09pm

      Thanx Paul, the same vinegar stain I made for wood worked very well indeed!!

  • Kigar October 6, 2016 at 9:15pm
    I Recently made some stain using steel wool and vinegar. I also found this solution quickly put a layer of rust on nail heads. Just wiped it on and left it overnight.
  • Fomhorach October 3, 2016 at 5:14pm

    I found this..

    http://thegraphicsfairy.com/how-to-age-galvanized-metal/

    • T-Gripped > Fomhorach October 3, 2016 at 8:08pm

      Excellent! My thanks Bro!

  • Fomhorach October 3, 2016 at 5:05pm

    You could try burning it. Get it deep in the heart of a good old log fire. Blowtorches and heat guns don't work so well.

    Or wire brush, lemon juice or some other type of corrosives. Try barbeque brown sauce for discolouration.

    Or both.

    Try it out on a test piece first.

    There are paint alternatives but these have a tendency to scratch or flake.

  • PhilUSAFRet October 3, 2016 at 4:42pm

    Something here should help you:  https://www.google.com/search?q=the+coloring+bronzing+and+patinatio...

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