metallicote® Patina Solutions

metallicote® Patina Solutions can be used to create the following finish effects on specific metal finishes.

1. Patina Solution #1 - ammonia
2. Patina Solution #2 - copper sulphate
3. Patina Solution #3 - soap
4. Patina Solution #4 - sodium sulphide

Rust effect, iron

• Spray the area with a mist coat of Patina Solution #1
• Spray the area with a mist coat of Patina Solution #2
• Deep or light rust can be achieved, depending on the application weight
• Rust will appear when left to dry
• Overcoat with a thin coat of clear base lacquer to prevent further rusting

Verdigris or patina effect, bronze, brass and copper

• Normally applied to sanded finishes
• Spray the area with a mist coat of Patina Solution #1
• Spray over the Patina Solution #1 with a mist coat of Patina Solution #2
  
• Spray a further mist coat of the Patina Solution #1
  
• Heavier applications will give a heavier/denser verdigris effect
• Leave to dry, the verdigris effect will appear
• Verdigris in unwanted areas may be removed with fine wire wool or 320 grit sandpaper

Burnt effect, bronze, brass and copper

• Spray the area(s) to be burnt with a mist coat of Patina Solution #3
• Spray over the Patina Solution #3 with Patina Solution #4
• Remove excess liquid by dabbing with a dry cloth
• Repeat until the required degree of burn is achieved
• Dry with a clean cloth
• Seal with clear lacquer within 5 minutes, to prevent increasing the burn effect