CC'S95GT
Post Whore
here ya go handz. This was c&p'd off a google search
I recently had a project that required that the sculptured steel have 100 year rusted appearance.
After a lot of research and trial & error & error & error I finally found the right combinations to create 100 years of rust in two day process. I'll start with the chemicals, the amounts will very depending on your surface area. I'm basing on 4' x 4' x 1/4" steel both sides.
Chemicals:
1 gallon Distilled Water
1 pint MEK / methyl ethyl ketone [link is to product info at Amazon]
2 pints Muriatic Acid [link is to product info at Amazon]
1 half gallon Hydrogen Peroxide [link is to product info at Amazon] (Semiconductor Grade)
1 Cup Sea Salt, Course [link is to product info at Amazon] (Table salt has Talc and will affect the final look)
1 Cup Iron Filings [link is to product info at Amazon] or Ferric Oxide
Tools:
1 Pair PVC Gloves ?Acid resistant?
1 Box Latex Gloves
2@ 2" to 4" PVC paint brush
1@ 2 gallon plastic bucket
1@ Plastic Spray Bottle
1@ Pizza Cheese Shaker
1@ Water Hose
Preparation:
1. Have your target steel sandblasted to raw metal with an even texture.
2. Find a well ventilated area with access to a water source and drain attach the hose to the water source.
3. Mix equal parts Sea Salt and Iron Filings into the Pizza Cheese Shaker.
4. Fill the plastic spray bottle with Hydrogen Peroxide set the spray pattern to mist and store in a cool dark place until needed. Use Latex gloves; this will burn your skin fast.
5. Lay the intended rusting surface face up and flat. Using rags use the MEK / methyl ethyl ketone [link is to product info at Amazon] and clean any oil, dirt off the surface of the bare metal.
6. Mix the Muriatic Acid and Distilled Water in the plastic bucket and let rest ?Cool? be sure to use the PVC Gloves.
Process:
1. Using the mixed Acid and paint brushes heavily coat the surface of the steel and let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Using the water hose rinse the Acid mixture off the surface of the steel.
3. While the surface is still damp sprinkle the Sea Salt & Iron evenly over the surface of the steel.
4. Spray the salted surface with the Hydrogen Peroxide and watch the rust form allow it dry and repeat steps 3 & 4 until you achieve the desired finish.
5. Allow surface to dry thoroughly and continue to the next desired surface.
I recently had a project that required that the sculptured steel have 100 year rusted appearance.
After a lot of research and trial & error & error & error I finally found the right combinations to create 100 years of rust in two day process. I'll start with the chemicals, the amounts will very depending on your surface area. I'm basing on 4' x 4' x 1/4" steel both sides.
Chemicals:
1 gallon Distilled Water
1 pint MEK / methyl ethyl ketone [link is to product info at Amazon]
2 pints Muriatic Acid [link is to product info at Amazon]
1 half gallon Hydrogen Peroxide [link is to product info at Amazon] (Semiconductor Grade)
1 Cup Sea Salt, Course [link is to product info at Amazon] (Table salt has Talc and will affect the final look)
1 Cup Iron Filings [link is to product info at Amazon] or Ferric Oxide
Tools:
1 Pair PVC Gloves ?Acid resistant?
1 Box Latex Gloves
2@ 2" to 4" PVC paint brush
1@ 2 gallon plastic bucket
1@ Plastic Spray Bottle
1@ Pizza Cheese Shaker
1@ Water Hose
Preparation:
1. Have your target steel sandblasted to raw metal with an even texture.
2. Find a well ventilated area with access to a water source and drain attach the hose to the water source.
3. Mix equal parts Sea Salt and Iron Filings into the Pizza Cheese Shaker.
4. Fill the plastic spray bottle with Hydrogen Peroxide set the spray pattern to mist and store in a cool dark place until needed. Use Latex gloves; this will burn your skin fast.
5. Lay the intended rusting surface face up and flat. Using rags use the MEK / methyl ethyl ketone [link is to product info at Amazon] and clean any oil, dirt off the surface of the bare metal.
6. Mix the Muriatic Acid and Distilled Water in the plastic bucket and let rest ?Cool? be sure to use the PVC Gloves.
Process:
1. Using the mixed Acid and paint brushes heavily coat the surface of the steel and let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Using the water hose rinse the Acid mixture off the surface of the steel.
3. While the surface is still damp sprinkle the Sea Salt & Iron evenly over the surface of the steel.
4. Spray the salted surface with the Hydrogen Peroxide and watch the rust form allow it dry and repeat steps 3 & 4 until you achieve the desired finish.
5. Allow surface to dry thoroughly and continue to the next desired surface.
